Physical activity in patients with axial spondyloarthritis in a multi-ethnic south-east Asian country.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) may experience spinal stiffness and pain, leading to reduced physical function and quality of life. Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) and exercise, previous studies have demonstrated lower levels of PA among patients with axSpA. This study aims to examine the patterns of PA among patients with axSpA compared to the general population in a multi-ethnic Asian country.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted between May 2016 and Jan 2017. Consecutive patients with axSpA were recruited at an outpatient rheumatology clinic at Singapore General Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in Singapore. Controls were based on a previous cross-sectional study. PA was assessed using the Global Physical Activi

SUBMITTER: Phang JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406584 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature