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The comparative efficacy of supervised- versus home-based exercise programs in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A meta-analysis.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Wearables for Measuring the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior of Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Pooled it
- Peripheral vitamin D levels in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of Chronic Resistance Training on Circulating Irisin: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Synchronous and asynchronous remote core stability exercises in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized-controlled clinical trial.Irish journal of medical science · 2025Trial
- Adherence, Efficacy, and Safety of Wearable Technology-Assisted Combined Home-Based Exercise in Chinese Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Randomized Pilot Controlled Clinical Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Trial
- Rehabilitation modalities in ankylosing spondylitis: orthopaedic perspectives on function, bone health, and surgical safety.Journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
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- The impact of nurse-led disease management education on outcomes of patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomised controlled trial.Journal of research in nursing : JRN · 2025Article
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- Effects of a Digital Functional Exercise Program on the Disease Activities and Physical Capabilities of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- An update on the management of axial spondyloarthritis for sports medicine professionals.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Review
- Exercise Therapy Research in Ankylosing Spondylitis-Induced Back Pain: A Bibliometric Study (2004-2023).Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Article
- A Study about a New Standardized Method of Home-Based Exercise in Elderly People Aged 65 and Older to Improve Motor Abilities and Well-Being: Feasibility, Functional Abilities and Strength Improvements.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The effect of Aqua Stretching exercises and Pilates on pain, function and spine posture in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Causal Relationships Between Total Physical Activity and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Mendelian Randomization Study.Frontiers in immunology · 2022Article
- Treat-to-target in axial spondyloarthritis - what about physical function and activity?Nature reviews. Rheumatology · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the comparative efficacy between supervised- and home-based programs in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
methodA systematic search in PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library was electronically performed by 2 independent investigators in order to capture all potential studies comparing supervised- with home-based in patients with AS from inception to April 2018. After extracted essential information, apprised risk of bias, statistical analysis was performed with Review Manager (RevMan) software (version 5.3.0). The protocol was registered at PROSPERO platform with an identifier of CRD42018097046.
resultsA total of 7 studies comprising 271 patients were included finally. Meta-analyses showed that, compared to home-based program, supervised-based program was associated with reduced bath ankylosing spondylitis metrology index (BASMI) scores (mean difference [MD], -0.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.73, -0.17), bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index (BASDAI) scores (MD, -0.48; 95% CI, -0.88, -0.08), and bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index (BASFI) scores (MD, -0.78; 95% CI, -1.19, -0.37). However, depression scores (standard mean difference, -0.22; 95% CI, -0.58, 0.14) between the 2 groups showed no significant defference.
conclusionsBoth supervised- and home-based programs can benefit to reduce BASMI, BASDAI, and BASFI scores in AS patients. However, short-term, supervised exercise program may be more effective than home-based exercises at decreasing disease activity with AS.
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