Ankylosing Spondylitis - Physiotherapists Perspective

A concise, student-friendly PDF guide covering Ankylosing Spondylitis from a physiotherapist’s point of view. This resource includes essential information on clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, assessment techniques, red flags, treatment goals, physiotherapy management strategies. Designed to help physiotherapy students understand, apply, and retain key concepts in MSK clinical practice.

Every PDF contains a list of references at the bottom for the user to look back to if needed.

Ideal for revision, clinical placements, and OSCE prep.

• Overview of AS: definition, causes, and symptoms
• Diagnostic criteria, lab markers, and imaging
• Key assessment tools: BASDAI, BASFI, BASMI
• Physiotherapy treatment: mobility, flexibility, strengthening, breathing, and cardio
• Pharmacological overview
• Evidence-based references and helpful external links