Do postural changes affect balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis?

• Published in: Journal of rehabilitation medicine Vol. 49; no. 5; pp. 437 - 440
• Main Authors: Batur, E, Karataş, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sweden Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 16.05.2017
• Subjects: Adult; Ankylosing spondylitis; Balance; Deterioration; Female; Humans; Male; Market shares; Pharmaceutical industry; Physical Therapy Modalities - utilization; Postural Balance - physiology; Posture; Sales forecasting; Spondylitis, Ankylosing - rehabilitation

To investigate the effect on balance control of postural changes related to ankylosing spondylitis. Thirty-four subjects with ankylosing spondylitis and 34 healthy individuals were enrolled. Examination of postural alignment was conducted using lumbar Schober, hand to ground distance, tragus to wall...