Exercise and Scleroderma
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The document narrates Marie's inspiring journey with exercise despite her health challenges from scleroderma, highlighting her initial fear, the importance of trust and communication with her trainer, Christina, and the positive changes in her life through intentional movement. It emphasizes realistic expectations and the adaptability of exercise to suit individual limitations, leading to improved strength, flexibility, and a better overall quality of life. The message encourages others to take charge of their own journeys and not let their conditions define them.
Exercise and Scleroderma
- 1. Christina Montalvo & Marie Zvetina HOW EXERCISE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE: One Patient’s Inspiring Journey and Practical Tips for Everyone
- 2. A Body in Motion Stays in Motion You Can’t Choose the Path But You Can Choose the Journey……
- 3. MARIE’S STORY (THE READER’S DIGEST VERSION) • Diagnosed in 2000 Initially Affected My Hands and Neck Gradually Affected My Ability to Bend My Head or Walk Without Tripping • Told Not to Exercise, but Was Afraid of Becoming Unable to Walk • Leg and Neck Pain/Tingling “Backed Off” in Late 2004 • Joined Curves in 2004 • Joined a Gym in 2006 • Started with My First Personal Trainer in 2011 • Started with Christina in 2012
- 4. STARTING WITH MARIE • Previous trainer introduced Marie to me • Perspective- fear vs. optimism • Focus on what Marie can do vs. what she cannot do • Communication • Trust • Realistic expectations
- 5. CHRISTINA’S THOUGHTS ON EXERCISE • Truly is for everyone • Intentional movement • Be patient • Managing expectations • Working with your physical limitations • Get creative
- 6. FINDING A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR YOU • Preferably a degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology • Extensive initial assessment • Building trust • Feel comfortable • Team effort • Honesty, integrity
- 7. WORKING WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER • Expectations from trainer for client: Effort, communication, trust, work ethic, determination, goals • Expectation from client for trainer: knowledge, flexibility, trust, realistic expectations, client-focused goals • Deviation from this will dilute your success
- 8. REALISTIC MODIFICATIONS • TRX straps • Handles • Ankle Weights • Bands/yoga straps
- 9. LEG STRENGTH • Squats with modification • Raising the heels helps Marie gain a better Range of Motion
- 10. CORE
- 11. ARM STRENGTH
- 12. ARM STRENGTH
- 13. ARM STRENGTH
- 14. ARM STRENGTH
- 15. FLEXIBILITY • Yoga strap • Sitting cross legged stretch
- 16. MARIE’S IMPROVEMENTS • Arm strength • Leg strength • Core strength • Increases in flexibility …What does all of this really mean?
- 17. A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE • No Longer “Stuck” in a Sitting Position • Can Board a Bus, Van or Anything with a Stair I Am Not Afraid • I Can Go Through a Drive-Thru • I Can Experience Yoga, Zumba or Go On a Beautiful Hike I Can Choose My Journey…..
- 18. WE ARE ALL IN DIFFERENT PLACES….A FEW CLOSING THOUGHTS….. • I Am Honest with Christina – I Will Not Do Anything I Feel Is Unsafe, but Will Try Almost Anything (Even If I Don’t Want to…..) • I Respect My Limitations, But Do Not Let Them Define Me – We’ll Find Another Way to Do It! • I Consistently Believe I Can Be Better – But “Better” Has Changed Over Time, and Still Does….. • Look Towards the Future - It Is the Only Journey We’ve Got! • Make Your Own Choices – Don’t Allow Scleroderma to Make Them For You!
- 19. A Body in Motion Stays in Motion You Can’t Choose the Path But You Can Choose the Journey……
- 20. QUESTIONS?