Ankylosing spondylitis is suitable for what kind of exercise?
Updated on June 30, 2025
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Patients with ankylosing spondylitis during the quiescent phase of the disease, which is when the patients do not feel any pain, can consider appropriate functional exercises. These exercises can include forward bending, back extending, lateral bending to the left and right, and appropriate rotational movements of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Additionally, patients can choose activities like jogging or swimming to prevent spinal stiffness and premature fusion. However, patients with ankylosing spondylitis should avoid intense physical activities during the active phase of the disease, as this can potentially worsen joint damage in the spine.
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