TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Lupus, Systemic Erythematosus (SLE) A1 - Goodman, Catherine A1 - Helgeson, Kevin PY - 2011 T2 - Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions: Handbook for Physical Therapists AB - SLE is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that can affect any system of the body. The body's production of antibodies suppresses the immune response and damages tissues. Clients with SLE typically present with a history of chronic fatigue, obesity, and ischemic heart disease.1 They may present with a complex of signs and symptoms that may require numerous medical test to monitor. They may have chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances, causing them to tend to rest, even though pain and weakness do not limit activities. Endurance impairments develop owing to limited activities and changes to the cardiovascular system.1 Renal problems can result in hypertension and edema in the extremities. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1133951995 ER -