Do postural changes affect balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis?

Batur, Elif Balevi; Karataş, Gülçin Kaymak

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“…It has also been reported that advanced kyphosis impaired dynamic balance in patients with AS. 7,8,10,25 Our study showed that patients with AS walked with shorter steps, as the sacral slope decreased. It has been demonstrated that sacral slope is the most important indicator of sagittal balance.…”

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A Preliminary Study on the Correlation Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Balance in Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Objectives:This study aims to identify the relationship between balance and sagittal spinopelvic alignment (SSA) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and compare patients with or without lumbopelvic mismatch in terms of balance. Patients and methods: We enrolled 41 patients (22 males, 19 females; mean age 41.3±8.9 years; range 21 to 57 years) into the study. SSA was evaluated measuring thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, sacral slope, pelvic tilt and pelvic incidence on lateral standing X-rays of the whole spine including the femoral heads. Patients were grouped according to presence of lumbopelvic mismatch (lumbar lordosis-pelvic incidence >10 o ). Clinical parameters including age, body mass index, pain (Visual Analog Scale), disease activity (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index), and disease duration were recorded. Posture was evaluated measuring tragus-to-wall distance, modified Schober's test and chest expansion. A computerized pressure plate system (NeuroCom Balance Master®) was used for evaluating static and dynamic balance. Correlations between SSA parameters and balance were analyzed. Patients with or without lumbopelvic mismatch were compared in terms of balance. Results: Patients took shorter steps, as thoracic kyphosis increased and sacral slope decreased (r= -0.391, p=0.012; r=0.344, p=0.028). Patients with lumbopelvic mismatch had significantly higher sway velocity on firm base with eyes closed and on foam base when the eyes open and closed . They also walked more slowly compared to patients without lumbopelvic mismatch (p>0.05). Conclusion: Lumbopelvic mismatch impaired both static and dynamic balance, while increased thoracic kyphosis and decreased sacral slope impaired only the dynamic balance in patients with AS. Further studies with larger sample size and longer follow-ups need to be conducted to identify the mechanism of spinal deformities and balance disorders in patients with AS.

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“…3 It has been shown that dynamic balance was impaired as tragus-to-wall distance increased and lumbar spine mobility decreased. [7][8][9][10] However, the association between the sagittal spinopelvic alignment (SSA) and balance is still unclear.…”

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A Preliminary Study on the Correlation Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Balance in Ankylosing Spondylitis

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“…Studies analysing movement of the centre of mass (i.e. the change in balance position) using a computer-based technique (16,17) represent a quantitative assessment in addition to performance-based tests.…”

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“…The Bretz stabilometer, a device similar to other new balance assessment tools (16,17), has proven to be a reliable device for the quantitative assessment of changes in postural sway necessary to regain balance. This enables both static and dynamic posturometric examination to be performed.…”

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Effect of a balance-training programme on postural balance, aerobic capacity and frequency of falls in women with osteoporosis: A randomized controlled trial

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“…The computerised stabilometer measures the individual's balance skills in dynamic and static situations. The Bretz stabilometer, a similar device to other new balance assessment tools (49,50), has been proven to be a reliable device for the quantitative assessment of changes in postural sway, which is necessary to regain balance. This allows static as well as dynamic posturometric examinations (51).…”

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Effect of a complex exercise programme on postural balance, endurance and falls in women with established osteoporosis

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Do postural changes affect balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis?

Abstract: Ankylosing spondylitis can lead to balance deterioration due to postural changes.

Cited by 15 publications

References 11 publications

A Preliminary Study on the Correlation Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Balance in Ankylosing Spondylitis

A Preliminary Study on the Correlation Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Balance in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Effect of a balance-training programme on postural balance, aerobic capacity and frequency of falls in women with osteoporosis: A randomized controlled trial

Effect of a complex exercise programme on postural balance, endurance and falls in women with established osteoporosis

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