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Exercise and Scleroderma
Exercise and Scleroderma
Scleroderma
Deb Kegelmeyer PT, DPT, MS, GCS
Associate Professor Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Ohio State University
Exercise, Activity and
Scleroderma
Exercise is important for health and well being for
everyone
Individuals with health conditions such as scleroderma
can be at increased risk of health conditions such as
heart disease, obesity and diabetes if they do not
remain active.
Inactivity also leads to loss of function and loss of
independence
Exercise is safe for those with scleroderma if modified
based on your own individual strengths and weaknesses
Being active improves:
Incentive Spirometer
Available at www.amazon.com
Breathing exercises
Digisplint