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2019 Update of the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

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Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Overview

Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with active or stable ankylosing spondyloarthritis. The reviewers conditionally recommend active interventions like supervised exercise over passive interventions like massage, ultrasound, and heat. 

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Resource Details

Date: October 1, 2019
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Patient Age

Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+)

Author(s)

Ward MM, Deodhar A, Gensler LS, et al; American College of Rheumatology, Spondylitis Association of America, Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network

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