Patient-tailored training programme on cardiorespiratory fitness, trunk strength and mobility leads to significantly better outcomes in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) impairs trunk strength, mobility and cardiorespiratory fitness. Despite exercise being a key treatment, few studies have examined a combined trunk mobility, strength and cardiorespiratory training programme. This prospective interventional study assessed the benefits of a personalised training programme based on baseline physical tests.

Methods

People with axSpA underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and trunk strength/mobility assessments using the David Back Concept (DBC) devices. Strength and mobility deficits were calculated, and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) and chest expansion (CE)

SUBMITTER: De Mits S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766781 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature