How scleroderma patients exercise

Scleroderma patients may present with skin atrophy, muscle weakness, and other manifestations, in addition to lung lesions and cardiac symptoms, which can be exercised through aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, and stretching. 1. Aerobic exercise: Scleroderma patients may have various lung lesions leading to shortness of breath and dry cough after activities; cardiac symptoms, such as chest tightness and palpitations. Through aerobic exercise, such as jogging, climbing stairs, etc., exercise cardiopulmonary function and improve the prognosis of the disease. 2. Resistance exercise: such as push-ups, plate support, etc., to fight against the occurrence of muscle weakness and muscle atrophy, and improve the function of muscles and joints of the whole body. 3. Stretching: Strengthening flexibility training through stretching and other ways, so that the muscles can fully relax and relieve muscle tension. In short, scleroderma patients in the stabilization of the disease, through appropriate exercise, improve the body’s physiological functions, improve the prognosis of the disease, specific can consult a professional physician opinion.