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Start Date
07-09-2012
End Date
07-09-2014

Occupational Therapy and Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

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Instructor's Name: Janet Poole, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

(#1272/Video,#1290/Audio) Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease that affects the skin, internal organs and blood vessels. People with scleroderma often develop severe contractures in the hands that make it very difficult to perform daily occupations. This course will review symptoms of scleroderma and the role of the occupational therapist. Specific interventions to increase joint motion and manage daily tasks will be presented.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Texas