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Evidence for pragmatic physiotherapy approaches addressing both vascular symptoms and soft-tissue involvement remains limited. Case: A 66-year-old man with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (diagnosed in 2009) and long-standing triphasic Raynaud\u2019s symptoms reported cold-induced digital pain, recurrent fissures with prior ulceration, puffy hands, reduced finger range of motion, and impaired fine motor function despite stable therapy, including intravenous prostacyclin every 2 weeks. Outcomes at baseline (November 2024), post-intervention (April 2025), and follow-up (December 2025) included the Raynaud\u2019s Condition Score, QuickDASH, ScleroID, COMPASS-31,\u00a0and HAMIS. Intervention: The patient completed a structured neurofascialvascular training programme comprising 24 supervised 30-minute sessions (November 2024 to April 2025) with home practice on non-clinic days, followed by a home-only programme (30\u00a0minutes\/day) through follow-up; adherence was monitored with an exercise log. Outcomes: Symptom burden and hand function improved from baseline to post-intervention and were largely maintained at follow-up, with shorter typical Raynaud\u2019s episodes and better hand mobility and disability scores. About 5% of prescribed home sessions were missed. Infrared thermography and clinical photographs were used descriptively to show acute pre\u2013post session thermal changes and longitudinal reductions in puffiness and colour changes; follow-up images were obtained in December (cold season). 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