Trial reportClinical rheumatology2025
Effects of telerehabilitation and YouTube platform-based exercise videos in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized controlled study.
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Effects of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Digital physical-activity engagement and 12-week patient-reported outcomes in inflammatory arthritis: a retrospective real-world cohort study.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
- Evaluating the performance and acceptability of an artificial intelligence digital health exercise platform in females with and without axial spondyloarthritis: a phase I study.Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2026Article
- The grey zone of online rehabilitation.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
- Reporting of exercise interventions in spondyloarthritis research: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionExercise is an important part of the treatment for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Telerehabilitation (TR) may be a good alternative for the patient group who cannot access face-to-face exercise. In addition, with the developing technology, social media platforms are used in rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of TR and YouTube®-based exercises on disease activity, function, mobility, quality of life, and posture in patients with AS.
methodsThe study included 44 patients with axSpA. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. The first group practised TR via video conferencing, while the other group was recommended high-quality videos on YouTube® according to the Global Quality Scoring for 8 weeks. Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Function Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life, and PostureScreen application were used to evaluate disease activity, function, mobility, quality of life, and posture, respectively.
resultsThe study was completed with 39 axSpA patients. There was no significant difference between TR and YouTube® groups in evaluation parameters (p > 0.05). A significant difference was obtained in head tilt forward (p = 0.03), but no significant difference was obtained in other parameters (p > 0.05) between groups after treatment. In addition, significant differences were concluded in disease activity (p = 0.003), function (p = 0.029), and mobility (p = 0.001) at comparison of before and after treatment in TR group, while no significant difference was found in the YouTube®-based exercise group (p > 0.05). A significant difference was obtained in the TR group in head tilt forward (p = 0.009) and shoulder angle right side (p = 0.028) in the lateral posture analysis before and after treatment.
conclusionIt was concluded that TR was effective on disease activity, mobility, and function in patients with axSpA. TR and YouTube® exercises can be safely applied in patients with axSpA. Studies comparing face-to-face and supervised exercises with TR applications are needed.
trial registrationThe trial registration number is NCT06392620, date of registration (2024/03-08). Key Points • Telerehabilitation (TR) significantly improved disease activity, function, and mobility in patients with axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA), demonstrating its effectiveness as a remote therapeutic option.. • YouTube®-based exercise videos showed some improvement in patients with axSpA, but the results were not statistically significant, highlighting the importance of supervised guidance for optimal outcomes. • The study provides evidence that TR is a safe and feasible alternative for axSpA patients who cannot access face-to-face rehabilitation, with high adherence rates and no complications reported. • This is the first study to compare TR with social media-based exercises in axSpA, suggesting the need for further research to evaluate these interventions against traditional supervised training.
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