The effects of Pilates training on respiratory muscle strength in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Songül Bağlan YentürDevrim Can SaracFulden SariNurten Gizem TöreReyhan Bilici SalmanMehmet Akif ÖztürkDeran Oskay

Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice (2022)

Both Pilates and home exercises seem to be effective for improving respiratory parameters and functional status in patients with AS. Pilates exercises without using any equipment and additional exercises is found to be useful for improving respiratory functions and disease-related symptoms.

Keyphrases

ankylosing spondylitis
resistance training
rheumatoid arthritis
disease activity
respiratory tract
healthcare
systemic lupus erythematosus
physical activity
drug induced