Preface
What is Scleroderma and how can it affect your body
Chapter 1 - How to Get A Handle On It
Provides detailed information on hand anatomy. Illustrations and exercise directions for hand and wrist focusing on preserving functionality
Chapter 2 - Let’s Face It
Facial muscular stretches that aid in retaining mouth aperature for dental hygiene and care.
Chapter 3 - Body Time
Stretching and mobility exercises for upper and lower body to help counteract loss of flexibility from skin tightening and thickening
Chapter 4 - Confronting Joint and Muscular Changes
Addressing daily joint and muscle pain
Chapter 5 - Raynaud’s Phenomenon
What is Raynaud’s and ways and suggested products to help prevent episodes
Chapter 6 - Digital Ulcers
What are digital ulcers and ways to prevent and care for them
Chapter 7 - Skin Care
Daily treatments to help skin retain moisture and softness and recommended products
Chapter 8 - Be Your Best Advocate
Coping and support suggestions. Provides templates for usage in the development of your own health care binder
Appendixes:
Hand Measurements, Pre-Doctor Visit Templates, Physician and Medication Recording Sheets, Test Result Templates and Reminders, Suggested Clothing and Accessories, Recommended Books and Websites, What is My Story.
