Ankylosing Spondylitis of the Spine

Definition:
Arthritis of the spine, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Gradual symptoms
  • Chronic pain and stiffness in the back
  • Pain is dull and diffuse
  • Referred pain to buttocks
  • Pain is severe at rest and improves with activity
Causes
  • Chronic inflammatory disease
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Spine ROM and lower extremity stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • General lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Ankylosing Spondylitis of the Spine Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Wall Squats
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • WalkFit Program
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Ankylosing Spondylitis of the Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Plank Hold
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior

Ankylosing Spondylitis of the Spine Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation