title: [Goals and possibilities of physiotherapy in ankylosing spondylitis].
abstract: Aims, methods and effects of physiotherapy in treatment of patients suffering from ankylosing spondylitis are represented by a review. For a thorough understanding of therapeutic approaches pathology and pathogenesis are outlined in the introduction. The principles mainly of a regular active exercise programme are emphasized and explained.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Rheumatologie des Kantonsspitals, Luzern.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schlumpf
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013177:Sports
vernacular_title: Ziele und Chancen der Physiotherapie bei Spondylitis ankylosans.