ArticleBMC rheumatology2022
Understanding beliefs related to physical activity in people living with axial Spondyloarthritis: a theory-informed qualitative study.
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- Evidence on physical activity-sleep associations in axial spondyloarthritis: a scoping review of current findings.Rheumatology international · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to implement longstanding exercise therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis or axial spondyloarthritis.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2026Article
- Physical activity in relation to health status, quality of life and compliance with World Health Organization recommendations in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.Arthritis research & therapy · 2025Article
- Complementary App-Based Yoga Home Exercise Therapy for Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: Usability Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Living with axial spondyloarthritis: a cross-sectional survey of patient knowledge and perceptions.Rheumatology international · 2024Article
- Combined associations of obesity and physical activity with pain, fatigue, stiffness and anxiety in adults with spondyloarthropathies: UK Biobank study.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPeople living with axial Spondyloarthrtis (axSpA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, which can be reduced by regular physical activity (PA) and its subset of cardiorespiratory training (CRT). To fulfil their crucial role in PA promotion, physiotherapists and other health professionals need to understand the beliefs that people living with axSpA possess concerning general PA and CRT. The aim of this study is to explore these behavioural, normative and control beliefs.
methodsA qualitative descriptive design approach was chosen. Five semi-structured focus group interviews with 24 individuals living with axSpA were performed. Data was analysed using structured thematic qualitative content analysis.
resultsPeople with axSpA possessed multifaceted behavioural, normative and control beliefs concerning general PA and CRT. Behavioural beliefs revealed a positive attitude towards general PA, with participants mentioning numerous physical, psychological, and social benefits and only few risks. However, the conceptual difference between general PA and CRT, and the relevance of CRT, was unclear to some participants. Normative beliefs were expressed as the beliefs of significant others that influenced their motivation to comply with such beliefs, e.g. spouses, other people living with axSpA, rheumatologists. Regarding control beliefs, general PA and CRT were both mentioned as effective self-management strategies to control the disease. From experience, a high level of self-discipline, as well as technology, were shown to be useful.
conclusionsGeneral PA is understood to be an important self-management strategy for people with axSpA and most participants build general PA into their daily routines. They believe that general PA beneficially impacts personal health and wellbeing. However, some participants are unaware of the difference between general PA and CRT and the important impact that this difference could have on their health. The consequences of CRT promotion for people living with axSpA should be the subject of further research.
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