Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the spinal vertebrae and other joints. It affects up to 2% of Australians. It is a member of the rheumatic diseases and is associated with the presence of a genetic marker HLA-B27.
Chronic inflammation of the spinal joints causes the joints to produce extra bone formation, which leads to disruption of spinal alignment and may eventually lead to a bony fusion between the vertebrae.
Our dedicated Physiotherapy team have a passion for helping our patients. With a deep understanding of the complexities of spinal health, they are highly skilled and experienced in treating spines and spine-related disorders. Our empathetic and professional team are here to listen and to provide best practice clinical care, tailored to your individual needs.
What is the cause?
There is no known cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis however the presence of a genetic marker HLA-B27 appears to significantly increase the risk of developing this condition.
Signs & Symptoms
- Back pain
- Spinal stiffness, especially in the morning
- Stiffness in hips
What can we do about it?
The therapists at Elite Spinal Physiotherapy will identify whether your back pain is inflammatory or not and refer you to the appropriate expert if required.
A spinal decompression and core strengthening exercise program will be developed to help prevent any re-occurrence of symptoms and appropriate manual therapy will be used.
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We are the industry leaders in spinal pre and post-operative rehabilitation. We will guide you through both the pre and post-operative stages with the utmost care, working closely with your surgeon to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved. The protocols we follow have been developed in conjunction with some of Australia’s leading Neurosurgeons, giving you great confidence that you have the very best team on your side.
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