Spondylitis Association of America Forums General Discussion General Message Board for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Diseases Physical therapy experiences

Has anyone had a any good experiences with physical therapy? I feel that the corrections are making me feel worse. I already do pilates several times a week and I don't feel that I am weak or have reduced mobility. The SI and hip pain is just constant.... Shouldn't PT be making me feel better? I feel like this might be just fulfilling an insurance requirement....

PT is indicated as treatment for AS. I believe that activity is huge, probably the most important thing for improved life with AS.

From personal experience, the AS exercises done in PT are very similar to the ones I find super helpful in yoga. i can relate to not going to a PT that isn't familiar with AS not being worth my time.

SAA has several resources on AS & PT . My favorites are seminar presentations. some of these are done by PTs that have AS and by PTs that work out of a spondylitis clinic and have tons of experience with people with AS. check out PTs Sturdy, Lui, and Angelo.


https://youtu.be/cOp2q-L927U

https://youtu.be/TWSHUmMhluU

https://youtu.be/m2q5u-Gz5UU

https://spondylitis.org/resources-support/educational-materials-resources/seminars-webinars/

Also SAA has exercise poster that lists the PT exercises that are often done specifically for AS.

SAA also streams exercises taught by PTs (and one is taught by yoga therapist). https://spondylitis.org/resources-support/educational-materials-resources/back-in-action-again/


Hope this helps.