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Abstract

thermotherapy and ultrasound (4,12) to achieve the rehabilitation goals of pain and stiffness control, optimization of joint range of motion, improvement of strength and flexibility, and maximization of activities of daily living independence, among others (4,5).Upon its completion, a full reassessment is made by the physiatrist to determine the rehabilitation program's effectiveness on disease activity, radiographic progression, functionality, and health-related quality of life. For the reasons given above, we do not foresee the implementation of digital interventions yet, but we plan to encourage our patients to monitor their physical activity daily and implement the necessary lifestyle changes (1).Despite the role digital technologies might have in the future, a close collaboration between patients and health care professionals is still key to the success of an axial SpA rehabilitation program, mainly when recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, which interrupted treatments and delayed diagnosis. Therefore, our interdisciplinary framework has the potential to optimize the support and rehabilitation care of axial SpA patients.