Systemic sclerosis Musculoskeletal Diseases Systemic sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: 20 systemic sclerosis patients treated for a 9-week period (twice a week, 1 hour per session) with a hand rehabilitation programme based on connective tissue massage and Mc Mennell
Sponsors
University of Florence (Italy)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both males and females, no age limits 2. Caucasian systemic sclerosis patients (diagnosed according the American College of Rheumatology [ACR] criteria) with the typical systemic sclerosis joint involvement (stiffness and loss of joint function due to flexion contractures, caused by progressive sclerotic retraction of skin, subcutaneous tissues and tendon sheaths)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not meet the inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following were assessed at baseline, end of treatment (after 9 weeks) and 9 week follow-up: 1. Hand disability, assessed by the Hand Mobility in Scleroderma (HAMIS) test and the Cochin Hand Functional Disability scale 2. Quality of life, assessed by 36-item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fist closure (cm) at baseline, end of treatment (after 9 weeks) and 9 week follow-up. | — |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed