Combined spa–exercise therapy is effective in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial

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Authors

Astrid van Tubergen · Maastricht University Medical Centre

R. Landewé · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Désirée van der Heijde · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Alita Hidding

Nico Wolter · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Max Asscher · Arbo Unie

A. Falkenbach

E. Genth

Abstract

In patients with AS, a 3-week course of combined spa-exercise therapy, in addition to drug treatment and weekly group physical therapy alone, provides beneficial effects. These beneficial effects may last for at least 40 weeks.

Topics & Keywords

Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis & Rheumatism

Volume 45, Issue 5, pp. 430-438

DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(200110)45:5<430::aid-art362>3.0.co;2-f

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