Educational materials are relevant tools in promoting knowledge about SSc and promoting self-care by patients. The development of educational materials is relevant, especially for rare and little-known health conditions, such as SSc. This material provides reliable information on how to deal with symptoms, mainly through the demonstration of techniques that help in hand care, and, in addition, it provides information about the importance of stretching and strengthening exercises, which help in prevention of hands functional loss.
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