Objective evaluation of hand function in scleroderma patients to assess effectiveness of physical therapy.
Br J Rheumatol
; 22(4): 224-32, 1983 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6652386
ABSTRACT
A system was developed to evaluate the hand function of patients with scleroderma objectively in terms of joint contracture, range of movement, dexterity, strength, and skin compliance. Twelve patients with progressive systemic sclerosis were evaluated using this technique to determine the effectiveness of classic physical therapy methods. A statistically significant improvement in hand function was found after a single physical therapy treatment. This conservative mode of treatment may contribute to improved hand function in patients with scleroderma.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Scleroderma, Systemic
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Hand
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Br J Rheumatol
Year:
1983
Document type:
Article