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Exercise for ankylosing spondylitis: An evidence-based consensus statement
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Millner, JR and Barron, JS and Beinke, KM and Butterworth, RH and Chasle, BE and Dutton, LJ and Lewington, MA and Lim, EGS and Morley, TB and O'Reilly, JE and Pickering, KA and Winzenberg, T and Zochling, J, Exercise for ankylosing spondylitis: An evidence-based consensus statement, Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 45, (4) pp. 411-427. ISSN 0049-0172 (2015) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2015.08.003
Abstract
Objective: Despite Level 1b evidence and international consensus that exercise is beneficial in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), there is a paucity of detailed information to guide exercise prescription, including the type and dosage of exercise required for the most benefit. This collaborative project, combining evidence with clinical expertise, was established to develop practical recommendations to guide sustainable exercise prescription for individuals with AS.
Methods: Using a modified Delphi technique, 10 clinical questions were generated and a systematic literature review was conducted for each. Draft recommendations were developed at a 2-day meeting, based on the integration of evidence summaries and expert opinion. Feedback was obtained from patient and health professional groups prior to finalisation.
Results: Recommendations and practice points were developed for the following areas: assessment; monitoring; safety; disease management; AS-specific exercise; physical activity; dosage, adherence and setting. A framework was developed that could also be adapted for exercise in other chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Feedback suggests that the final consensus statement provides useful information for those seeking to provide best practice exercise prescription for people with AS.
Conclusion: The recommendations provide an up-to-date, evidence-based approach to the full range of issues related to the use of exercise in AS, as well as identifying evidence gaps for further research. Most importantly, this includes investigation of aspects of exercise programme design required to produce the largest effect, long-term adherence with exercise programs and the specific exercise requirements of sub-groups of people with AS. Widespread dissemination and implementation of the guidelines will be required to optimise exercise outcomes.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | ankylosing spondylitis (AS), exercise, pain, mobility, function |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Clinical sciences |
Research Field: | Rheumatology and arthritis |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Clinical health |
Objective Field: | Clinical health not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Millner, JR (Ms Janet Millner) |
UTAS Author: | Winzenberg, T (Professor Tania Winzenberg) |
UTAS Author: | Zochling, J (Dr Jane Zochling) |
ID Code: | 105701 |
Year Published: | 2015 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 31 |
Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
Deposited On: | 2016-01-13 |
Last Modified: | 2017-11-01 |
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