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

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

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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) ...