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Rehab May Improve Function in AS
Supervised rehabilitation and exercise-based therapies may improve function, pain, and bone health in ankylosing spondylitis, according to a new review.
Multimodal rehabilitation may preserve function and improve bone health in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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Supervised rehabilitation programs yield greater improvements in disease activity and spinal flexibility compared to unsupervised home exercises.
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Aquatic therapy significantly enhances bodily pain and overall health in AS patients, outperforming land-based exercise programs.
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Exercise interventions improve bone mineral density, particularly at the hip and femoral neck, but do not significantly alter structural ankylosis mechanisms.
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Telerehabilitation shows some benefits for AS patients, but in-person supervision generally leads to better functional outcomes.
