There was no important clinical meaningful benefit .
Adverse effectsWe found very low- quality evidence of the effect of exercise versus either no intervention , or usual care .
We found moderate- to low- quality evidence that exercise programmes probably slightly improve function , may reduce pain , and probably slightly reduce global patient assessment of disease activity , when compared with no intervention , and measured upon completion of the programme .
We found moderate- to low- quality evidence that exercise programmes probably have little or no effect on improving function or reducing pain , when compared with usual care , and may have little or no effect on reducing patient assessment of disease activity , when measured upon completion of the programmes .
We are uncertain whether exercise programmes improve spinal mobility , reduce fatigue , or induce adverse effects
BACKGROUND Exercise programmes are often recommended for managing ankylosing spondylitis ( AS ) , to reduce pain and improve or maintain functional capacity .
OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of exercise programmes for people with AS .
The Effectiveness of Exergames in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
BACKGROUND Exergames are a well-known type of game based on a virtual avatar 's body movements . This hightech approach promotes an active lifestyle . OBJECTIVES The aim of this r and omized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of exergames on pain , disease activity , functional capacity and quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis ( AS ) . MATERIAL AND METHODS The study involved 60 patients , who were r and omized into either the exergame group ( EG ) or the control group ( CG ) . The EG patients engaged in exergaming , and CG patients did not engage in any exercises . The exergaming sessions were performed five times a week for eight weeks ( 40 sessions in total ) . The patients were assessed before and after the eight-week program on a visual analog scale ( VAS ) , the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index ( BASFI ) , the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index ( BASDAI ) and the Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life ( ASQOL ) question naire . RESULTS A statistically significant improvement was observed in VAS , BASFI , BASDAI and ASQoL scores in the EG group after completion of the exercise program ( p < 0.05 ) . CONCLUSIONS This study is a first step in investigating the possibilities of using an exergame platform to help patients with spondyloarthropathies to adopt a more physically active lifestyle . The results of this study suggest that exergames increase physical activity and decrease the pain scores in AS patients and also could , therefore , be feasible and safe
There was no important clinical meaningful benefit .
Adverse effectsWe found very low- quality evidence of the effect of exercise versus either no intervention , or usual care .
We found moderate- to low- quality evidence that exercise programmes probably slightly improve function , may reduce pain , and probably slightly reduce global patient assessment of disease activity , when compared with no intervention , and measured upon completion of the programme .
We found moderate- to low- quality evidence that exercise programmes probably have little or no effect on improving function or reducing pain , when compared with usual care , and may have little or no effect on reducing patient assessment of disease activity , when measured upon completion of the programmes .
We are uncertain whether exercise programmes improve spinal mobility , reduce fatigue , or induce adverse effects
BACKGROUND Exercise programmes are often recommended for managing ankylosing spondylitis ( AS ) , to reduce pain and improve or maintain functional capacity .
OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of exercise programmes for people with AS .