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

Abstract

Background: Regular exercises are of importance in the successful long-term management of Ankylosing Spondylitis. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of a specific exercise program on spinal and joints stiffness for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Subjects and Method: Design: Quasi experimental research design. Setting: Rheumatology and rehabilitation department in Tanta University Hospital.