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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.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 21, 2026

  • 6 min

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    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.

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Rehab May Improve Function in AS

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 21, 2026

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