Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Quality of Life in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report

Abstract

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease that affects the entire body. Immune cells positive for human leukocyte antigen B27 are thought to be involved in the pathophysiology. AS is caused by inflammation of the spinal joints, leading to stiffness and reduced spinal movement. This case study describes a 38-year-old man who suffered from hip problems and back pain that worsened over eight years. This study investigates how well physiotherapy exercises can help patients with AS manage their pain, increase their range of motion, and improve their overall quality of life. It examines the effects of a structured physiotherapy intervention on pain levels, functional mobility, and general well-being in a particular group of patients. Quantitative measures are used in the assessment to assess changes in pain intensity, range of motion, and quality of life. These measures offer important new information about the potential advantages of physiotherapy as a supplemental treatment for AS. The results add to the increasing amount of data demonstrating the role of physiotherapy exercises as an additional therapeutic approach for people with AS.

Keywords: ankylosing spondylitis; case report; mckenzie exercise; physical therapy; pilates exercise; rehabilitation.

Figure 1. Lumbosacral spine X-ray.

(A) Anteroposterior view showing bamboo spine appearance. (B) Lateral view of the lumbosacral spine where curvature has disappeared.