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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Exacerbation) (PT Evaluation (Physical Exam,…
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Prevalence of peripheral vascular disease is higher in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus than control groups (June and Scalzi, 2013).
The risk for osteoporosis and fractures is prevalant in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus due to several risk factors most particularly due to the use of corticosteroids for treatment (Bultink, 2007)
The LupusQoL is a short and practical outcome measure that can be used in an acute setting and is comparable to the SF-36. This measure has good concurrent validity and is disease specific (Elhone et. al, 2007).
Exercise and physical activity has shown to improve cardiorespiratory capacity and reduce fatigue in patients with SLE (O'Dwyer et. al, 2017).
SLE is associated with enhanced cardiovascular risk. Cardiovascular exercise programs can significantly improve aerobic capacity, cardiovascular funciton, as well as lower symptoms of depression and fatigue (O'Dwyer Et. Al, 2017)
Quality of life improved for cardiovascular endurance training and resistance training but was superior in the resistance training group (Abrahao et. al, 2015)
Women with lupus more lower body muscle strength tended to be better at common activities such as lifting, bending, and climbing up stairs...low impact exercises are effective and less stressful on the body (lupus.org)
Respiratory physical therapy showed significant improvement patients with pleural effusion in all lung function parameters, improvement in radiology and reduced length of stay (Valenza 2013).
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