Ankylosing spondylitis physiotherapy in Delhi.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine.Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms include pain and stiffness from the neck down to the lower back. The spine's bones (vertebrae) may grow or fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine. These changes may be mild or severe, and may lead to a stooped-over posture.
Early diagnosis and treatment helps control pain and stiffness and may reduce or prevent significant deformity.
- Physiotherapy and active, low impact exercise help considerably in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis because they can prevent or slow development of a stooped posture which is a characteristic of many ankylosing spondylitis patients, as well as maintain movement and flexibility in affected joints.
- Physical therapy generally will focus on promoting good posture, stretching to achieve greater flexibility, as well as strengthening exercises to support the spine. Deep-breathing exercises can also help patients focus their energy and increase lung capacity.
- In addition to participating in physical therapy, some patients find relief from special support devices. Although they do not help in treating the disease, they may help maintain the posture or position achieved through physical therapy. These include:
- Lumbar supports (e.g., lumbar support pillows)
- Back braces
- Support mattresses or zero-gravity chairs.
