National Patient Conference

Workshops and Presenters

"Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy"

by Janet Poole, Ph.D. – About Janet Poole
Occupational and physical therapy practitioner will provide exercise programs and suggestions for accomplishing tasks of daily living. Our teacher will demonstrate exercises and the use of assistive devices, alternative movement methods and energy conservation. Audience questions will be encouraged.

"Yoga for Scleroderma"

by Kathleen Randolph – About Kathleen Randolph

A therapeutic program of yoga poses and breathing techniques selected for their benefit to symptoms of scleroderma.  This practice consists of a sequence of reclining exercises, standing poses, inverted postures and breathing and relaxation techniques.  All are performed with modifications for physical limitations associated with scleroderma and all can be done while sitting on the edge of or lying on a bed.

"Assisted Yoga for Scleroderma"

by Kathleen Randolph

A therapeutic program of yoga poses and breathing techniques selected for their benefit to those more severely affected with the symptoms of scleroderma.  This practice consists of a sequence of seated and reclining exercises with special emphasis on breathing techniques.  All are performed with the assistance of a caregiver, with complete instruction for both the individual and the caregiver.  All can be done while sitting on the edge of or lying on a bed.