Web-based physiotherapy for people with axial spondyloarthritis (WEBPASS) - a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests people with axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) should exercise up to five times per week but lack of time, symptoms, cost and distance are barriers to regular exercise in axial SpA. Personalised exercise programmes delivered via the internet might support people with axial SpA to reach these exercise targets. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of, and adherence to, a 12 month personalised web-based physiotherapy programme for people with axial SpA.

Methods

Fifty people with axial SpA will be recruited to this prospective, interventional cohort study. Each participant will be assessed by a physiotherapist and an individualised exercise programme set up on www.webbasedphysio.com . Participants will be asked to complete their progra

SUBMITTER: Paul L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4995794 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature