Abstract
4/2017
vol. 104
Review paper
Selected methods of rehabilitation in systemic sclerosis
Dermatol Rev/Przegl Dermatol 2017, 104, 385-395
Online publish date: 2017/09/15
Systemic sclerosis is a chronic connective tissue disease characterized by microvascular abnormalities, immune disturbances and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Skin involvement may result in contractures, leading to marked loss of hand mobility, adversely affecting the performance of daily activities and decreasing the quality of life. Face involvement not only causes functional loss, but also lowers the self-esteem of patients. Increasing attention has recently been focused on the need to rehabilitate patients with systemic sclerosis in order to prevent the development of joint contractures and loss of mobility. The study presents a review of the current literature on rehabilitation possibilities in patients with systemic sclerosis, with a special focus on physiotherapy methods.
Keywords
physiotherapy, systemic sclerosis, rehabilitation
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