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About Amelia Yaussy
Expertise
I can answer questions about systemic scleroderma and live and internet resources to help you cope with this disease. I have personal experince with scleroderma, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and Sjogren's Syndrome.
Experience
I am a systemic scleroderma patient (12 years) and have been active in support online for nearly the same amount of time. I proposed the Usenet newsgroup alt.support.scleroderma and own the website ihavescleroderma.com.
Organizations
I am a board member and volunteer for the Scleroderma Foundation, Ohio Chapter.
Publications
Arthritis Today, Sept 1997, "A guide to the internet"
Education/Credentials
International Webmasters Association, Web Technologies Certification
Awards and Honors
Volunteer of the Year, Scleroderma Foundation, 2004; Advocacy Appreciation Award, Scleroderma Foundation, 2005
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Expert: Amelia Yaussy - 10/24/2009
Question
I have scleraderma limited. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago and it is likely that I have had symptoms for over 20 years. I am 62 years old. I have studied yoga for over 30 years and have taught for 21 years. I would like to know if any studies have been conducted on scleraderma and yoga. Also, I would be interested in developing classes for individuals with scleraderma. I live in Kensington MD which is in the greater Washington DC area. Several years ago, I had some training with the Arthritis Foundation but the focus was aerobic exercise. I find the stretching and relaxation to be a valuable tool for relieving the effects of stress and depression. Thanks.
Answer
The Scleroderma Foundation's Bluebonnet Chapter commissioned a yoga video several years ago and have had the instructor, Kathleen Randolph, teach a yoga workshop at their national convention. I attended one of the workshops and used the video and found it very challenging! It is great stretching and also good for stamina and posture.
http://www.scleroderma.org/store/store-video.shtm
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