Long-term effectiveness of physiotherapy in a case of ankylosing spondylitis

Effect of Therapeutic Exercises Intervention on the Functional Status for Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

“…Correlation between overall knowledge, overall (BASFI), overall (BASDAI) and overall (NPRS) in the study group: The finding of the present study revealed that there was no statistically significant correlation between all items before exposure to therapeutic exercise. These results were in the same line with Khuman (2018) (47) who found that the physiotherapy interventions had promising short-term as well as long-term relation without deterioration in AS symptoms with increased patients' mobility and physical ability. Also, Seiler et al (2020) (48) illustrated that the key purpose of exercise therapy is to prevent patients from stiffening up in a flexed posture and to keep or enhance the functional ability.…”

Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Quality of Life in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report

“…Long-term effects on this patient's pain, stiffness, mobility, and function were observed after a six-day, 270-360-minute per week, supervised exercise program [16]. The goal of patient-specific physical therapy exercise interventions was to reduce or enhance musculoskeletal side effects such as pain, postural deformities, decreased mobility, and muscle strength, as well as secondary side effects such as changes in cardiorespiratory function, balance, and physical activity [2,10].…”

“…As the disease progresses, the costovertebral joints become implicated, increasing thoracic kyphosis with limited chest excursion, slanting of the lumbar spine, and bony ankyloses [1]. About 0.25% of the people in India are thought to be afflicted by AS, with an incidence of 7 per 10,000 people [2,3]. Early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of the condition.…”

“…A physiotherapist-supervised patient training and exercise program may help patient's symptoms and teach them how to manage AS effectively and independently for the rest of their lives, minimizing the financial impact on the healthcare system [9]. For treating AS, relevant clinical practice guidelines make exercise a top recommendation [2,10]. However, there is little proof of the long-term advantages of AS-specific workouts [7].…”

A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of yoga as an adjuvant therapy for patients with Ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID-19 pandemic

“… [4] However, with emerging knowledge in this domain and new scientific technologies, it is noteworthy how the role of intervention such as exercise, physiotherapy, and mind-body medicine are delineating to be an efficient adjunct in treating AS. [5] , [6] The previous study suggests an improvement in the Bath Ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index (BASDAI) by 32%,advocating the effectiveness of yoga and physiotherapy intervention in these patients. [7] Yoga, a mind-body medicine, has been observed to curtail chronic pain, functional disability, improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, improve mental health and the overall quality of life.…”