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. 2024 Feb 13:30:e943196.
doi: 10.12659/MSM.943196.

Exercise Therapy Research in Ankylosing Spondylitis-Induced Back Pain: A Bibliometric Study (2004-2023)

Jiang-Xia Zheng  1 , Xi-Feng Zhang  1 , Sheng-Hui Liu  1 , Feng Ye  1 , Sen-Guo Ji  1 , Xiu-Zhen Wen  1
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Exercise Therapy Research in Ankylosing Spondylitis-Induced Back Pain: A Bibliometric Study (2004-2023)

Jiang-Xia Zheng et al. Med Sci Monit. .

Abstract

BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease predominantly causing back pain, affects up to 0.5% of the global population, more commonly in males. Frequently undiagnosed in early stages, AS is often associated with comorbid depression and anxiety, imposing significant healthcare burdens. Despite available pharmaceutical treatments, exercise therapy (ET) has emerged as an effective, side-effect-free alternative, particularly for managing AS-induced back pain. This study aims to explore the research trends in ET for treating AS back pain from 2004-2023. MATERIAL AND METHODS A comprehensive analysis of 437 articles, sourced from the Science Citation Index-Expanded within the Web of Science Core Collection, was conducted using CiteSpace 6.2.R5. This study spanned from 2004 to October 15, 2023, examining publications, authors, institutions, and keywords to assess keyword co-occurrences, temporal progressions, and citation bursts. RESULTS Research interest in ET for AS began escalating around 2008 and has since shown steady growth. The USA emerged as a significant contributor, with Van der Heijde, Desiree, and RUDWALEIT M being notable authors. Key institutions include Assistance Publique Hopitaux Paris and UDICE-French Research Universities, with ANN RHEUM DIS being the most influential journal. The field's evolution is marked by interdisciplinary integration and branching into various sub-disciplines. CONCLUSIONS Exercise therapy for AS-induced back pain is a growing research area, necessitating further exploration in clinical management and rehabilitation strategies. The relationship between ET and osteoimmunological mechanisms remains a focal point for future research, with a trend towards personalized and interdisciplinary treatment approaches.

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Map of literature screening process related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of annual publications related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of authors related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of cited authors related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of countries related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of institutions related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of cited journals related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of keywords related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Top 20 keywords with the strongest citation bursts. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of keywords timeline related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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Map of reference of cluster dependencies related to exercise therapy for back pain in ankylosing spondylitis. CiteSpace 6.2.R5 was created by Dr. Chaomei Chen, Professor of Computer and Information Science at Drexel University in the United States.
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