[Rehabilitation of coxitis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Observations in a series of 30 patients hospitalized at the Rheumatology and Recovery Hospital of Iaşi]

Abstract

The study aims to assess and compare the efficiency of two different kinetic programmes, in order to improve the treatment of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Material and method: Our study included two samples (control and cases) of 30 patients admitted for AS and unilateral coxitis in the Clinic of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation Iasi, between 2008-2009. Certain paramentres such as: age, body mass index, disease evolution, Schober test, index-earth test, inspir-expir index, BASDAI activity index, BASFI functional index, Health Assessment Questionaire (HAQ), pain, morning ankylosing inflammatory tests, and general state of health were assessed at every patient.

Results: No variation with statistical significance were registered between the two samples. The Pilates method used in the rehabilitation treatment of patients with AS could have a favourable effect on indices regarding mobility, as well as patients' perception about their disease.