Some caregivers may be quite challenged when it comes to helping their loved one decide upon what type of exercise regimen to participate in and benefit from safely. It can be as simple as asking a loved one what they would like to be involved with and what they are interested in doing. There are physical activities and sports that anyone with mobility issues can become a part of and enjoy, like adaptive aerobics, aquatic exercise (gives support to the entire body and is gentle on the joints), floor yoga, wheelchair workouts, and sports like basketball, baseball, skiing, and more.
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Dinesh Khanna, M.D., MSc, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director, University of Michigan Scleroderma Program. He will lead a lecture on gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Khanna has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Aside from his role as a Principal Investigator on NIH- and industry-sponsored clinical studies, Dr. Khanna also serves as a reviewer for several professional journals, society committees and training programs, and grant applications. In addition, Dr. Khanna conducts grand rounds and lectures at domestic and international conferences on management of systemic sclerosis (including gastrointestinal and pulmonary hypertension issues) and standards of care for this condition, among other topics.
Researchers believe that some digestive disorders result when the balance of friendly bacteria in the intestines becomes disturbed. This can happen after an infection or after taking antibiotics. Intestinal problems can also arise when the lining of the intestines is damaged. Introducing new beneficial organisms in the form of probiotics may help.
