Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis

Definition:
'Ankylosing hyperostosis' is a form of dorsopathy. It is a noninflammatory disease, with the principal manifestation being calcification and ossification of spinal ligaments and the regions where tendons and ligaments attach to bone.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Thoracic spinal pain
  • Morning stiffness
  • Presence of thick bony bridges between vertebral bodies of the right more common than the left side of thoracic spine
  • Usually middle aged or elderly
Causes
  • Unknown
Treatment
  • Spine ROM
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Generalized strengthening exercises
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis 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 Vertebral Hyperostosis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

  • Lumbar Circuit

  • Plank Hold

  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Superman Holds

  • Warrior

Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis 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