SP0160 What?s new in rehabilitation of systemic sclerosis?. (23rd January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schouffoer, A.
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 71(2012)Supplement 3
• Page Start: 39
• Page End: 39
• Publication Date: 2014-01-23
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.1635
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : In patients with systemic sclerosis, physical disability may be a result of fibrosis in the internal organs as well as the musculoskeletal system. In recent years clinical studies evaluating effectiveness of rehabilitation demonstrated promising results (1). Rehabilitation modalities aiming to improve musculoskeletal impairment include heat application, range of motion and stretching exercise, massage and joint manipulation and splints. In order to improve functional capacity other brehabilitation programs contained aerobic exercise and strength or resistive exercises (2, 3). This lecture aims to provide an overview of the safety and effectiveness of rehabilitation regiments in systemic sclerosis. References: Poole JL. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation in the person with scleroderma. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2010; 22(2):205-12. Pinto AL, Oliveira NC, Gualano B, Christmann RB, Painelli VS, Artioli GG et al. Efficacy and safety of concurrent training in systemic sclerosis. J Strength Cond Res 2011; 25(5):1423-8. Schouffoer AA, Ninaber MK, Beaart-van de Voorde LJ, van der Giesen FJ, de JZ, Stolk J et al. Randomized comparison of a multidisciplinary team care program with usual care in patients with systemic sclerosis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2011; 63(6):909-17. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared