New Insights in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Review

• Main Authors: Fabio Massimo Perrotta, Antonio Musto, Ennio Lubrano
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-08-01
• Series: Rheumatology and Therapy
• Subjects: Ankylosing spondylitis; Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation; Treatment
• Online Access: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-019-00170-x

Abstract Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic and inflammatory rheumatic disease characterized by pain, structural and functional impairments, and reduced mobility and potential deformity of the axial skeleton. Treatment of axSpA includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy. However, in the biologic era, unmet needs still remain for patients intolerant to or non-responders to biologic drugs and despite the development of new treatments, physical therapy and rehabilitation are of crucial importance in the management of axSpA patients. The aim of this manuscript is to review the current evidence on the assessment, physical therapy, and rehabilitation in axSpA patients.