Ankylosing Spondylitis
Inflammatory Spine Physiotherapy
How We Treat the Condition
We have a great program for people with inflammatory spine disorders involving some targeted hands on therapy, clinical pilates and a home program using our mobile phone app. Exercise is hugely important in the management of inflammatory spine disorders, however it needs to be the right exercises. We will guide you through a tailored program and give you the direction you need to ensure you get the best possible outcome. We will communicate with your GP and or Rheumatologist to ensure we are all working together to achieve the best out come for you.
Ankylosing spondylitis affects about 1–2% of Australians. The disease usually first appears between the ages of 15–40 years and is about three times more common in men than in women.
Common Signs and Symptoms
Patients may describe one or more of the following:
- Dull pain in the lower back and pelvis
- General stiffness in the spine
- Stiffness peaks first thing in the morning
- Chest tightness
- Pain that wakes you in the early hours of the morning
- Fatigue
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Causes of Inflammatory Spine Disorders
The most common inflammatory spine disorder is Ankylosing Spondylitis. It is a type of arthritis that causes long term inflammation primarily of the spine. The exact cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis is unknown but it is known that 90% of AS sufferers have a human leukocyte antigen called HBLA-250. This can be tested for via a simple blood test. It is believed that the underlying cause is linked to autoimmunity.
Many of the patients we see also fall into the category of having an inflammatory spine disorder characterised by their symptoms however they do not test positive for HBLA-250. It is not know what causes this however the treatment is much the same.
Best-in-class pre & post operative
rehabilitation experts
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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If you are looking for Expert Physiotherapy Treatment or Physio Group Exercise classes, please make a booking or call us on 02 9188 7488.
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