Özgöçmen, Salih2022-02-122022-02-122019Özgöçmen, S. (2019). Nonpharmacologic management of axial spondyloarthritis. Axial spondyloarthritis (pp. 203-216) doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-56800-5.00013-8 Retrieved from www.scopus.com978-032356800-5https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-56800-5.00013-8https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12713/2485Successful management of ankylosing spondylitis requires a comprehensive approach that includes nonpharmacologic management strategies comprising physiotherapy and exercise, as well as self-management and patient education. Accumulated data on nonpharmacologic approaches in patients with AS could be extrapolated for patients with axial spondyloarthritis including nonradiographic axSpA. Conventional exercise protocols along with self-management and patient education have been shown to be beneficial. Cardiovascular fitness exercises together with spinal flexibility exercises increase physical fitness and reduce peripheral pain. Combination of TNF? blockers with a rehabilitation program has synergistic effects. Data on complementary and alternative medicine approaches for the management of AS are scanty; however, one can extrapolate from the literature pertaining to forms of rheumatic disorders. Rehabilitation strategies should be patient-centered and individualized according to the needs and expectations of the patient. © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAxial SpondyloarthritisComplementary and Alternative MedicineExercisePatient EducationPhysiotherapyRehabilitationSelf-managementBook Chapter2032062-s2.0-8509927557110.1016/B978-0-323-56800-5.00013-8N/A