Ankylosis of the Lumbar Spine

Definition:
Arthritis of the lumbar 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
  • Pain and stiffness in the lumbar spine
  • Decreased ROM in the lumbar spine
Causes
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Lumbar spine ROM and stretching
  • Lower extremity stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Postural program
Ankylosis of the Lumbar 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

Ankylosis of the Lumbar Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Ankylosis of the Lumbar 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