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Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Scleroderma? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

See if it is advisable for people with Scleroderma to practice sports and which ones are the most recommended if you have Scleroderma

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Do cardio and yoga, at least twice a week, As they help removing toxins from the body

Posted Apr 1, 2017 by Fashah 1150
Listen to your body. Mild exercises ,like walking, stretching. No high impact exercises.

Posted Apr 1, 2017 by Milda 1000
Research constantly shows that exercise is beneficial to health and it is no different in systemic scleroderma. However, patients are often limited in what they can do, especially when scleroderma affects the lungs, which is very common. Fatigue can also be a limiting factor. Basically, patients with systemic scleroderma should do as much moderate exercise as they are able to do, but it will vary widely depending on the symptoms that patients are dealing with.

Posted Apr 4, 2017 by Choclit 1150
Walking seems to be the best thing for me and stretching every morning to keep my joints and muscles limber.

Posted Mar 30, 2018 by Amy 2600
Exercise is good for anyone. However, be sensitive to the limits of your body. Do not over exercise past the point of pain. Speak to your doctor about what's possible. I have arthritis in my shoulder so I avoid rigorous exercise involving my right shoulder but I do some exercise with my arms to remain flexible. Walking is low impact and is perfect exercise for those with Scleroderma. If one cannot walk, ask the doctor about leg circles and foot circles and exercise available for those who are not ambulatory.

Posted Nov 21, 2018 by Juanita 1900
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If it is totally recommended. Sports such as yoga pilates stretching and walking

Posted Feb 24, 2017 by 1000
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it is advisable not to stay at rest even though you have fatigue or pain musculoesqueletico, yoga, walks are the ideal

Posted Feb 27, 2017 by cecilia miranda 1000
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It is always good to the sport, especially stretching and exercises to improve The circulation. Walk at the pace that each one can, when there is pulmonary involvement have to do it more gently

Posted Mar 21, 2017 by Amparo 1000
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If it is advisable to moderate exercise and walking to keep a good breathing, good circulation and elasticity of muscles and skin

Posted Mar 23, 2017 by ana h 1400
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Yes. To keep the joints in motion to counteract the rigidity, a walk or gentle exercise of stretching of limbs would be ideal.

Posted Apr 28, 2017 by Alma Olivia 1000
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If among the more we move the better we don't need to run the marathon, but we can do stretching and walking if you can some aerobic exercise not to exceed, and caring for our limits. There will be patients that may have affected your lungs and be limited by this situation to do any kind of exercises

Posted May 15, 2017 by Lucero 1050
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It is advisable to move and do stretches and gentle exercises such as tai chi or yoga because apart from improving the mobility and joints helps us to relax and is very helpful for the pain and the insomnia.

Posted May 18, 2017 by Montse 1151
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Depends on the health condition.
Light exercises so as to not cause more damage.
The pillars would be ideal.

Posted Sep 30, 2017 by Carol 1000

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