Is there a connection between spine alignment, chest mobility, shoulder joint and respiratory parameters of patients with ankylosing spondylitis?
Daniel Szewczyk,
Teresa Sadura-Sieklucka,
Beata Tarnacka
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Ankylosing spondylitis is chronic progressive disease, which decrease functions of musculoskeletal system including chest area. Those changes influences respiratory mechanics, worsen conditions of proper ventilation of lungs.
Objectives
Rating of functional and respiratory parameters and dependence between them at patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Materials & methods
The study incl… Show more
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