Global Postural Reeducation vs Conventional Treatment has Similar Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Global Postural Reeducation vs Conventional Treatment has Similar Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis. ACE Report. 2020;9(9):10. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12322

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effectiveness of Global Postural Reeducation in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

J Clin Med. 2020 Aug 20;9(9):E2696.

Contributing Authors: G Gonzalez-Medina V Perez-Cabezas AJ Marin-Paz A Galán-Mercant C Ruiz-Molinero JJ Jimenez-Rejano

Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here

Synopsis

Four studies were included in this meta-analysis comparing physical therapy performed according to the global postural re-education (GPR) method, or an alternative therapy/no intervention for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. The outcomes of interest included the pooled outcomes of Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) scores, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) ...