MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which therapy is the best option to treat those with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
A
Ultrasound
B
Heat
C
Exercise Therapy
D
TENS / IFC
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical therapy is an important part of treatment and can provide a number of benefits, from pain relief to improved strength and flexibility.

Detailed explanation-2: -(1) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) NSAIDs including the Coxib class are the first-line drugs for ankylosing spondylitis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Supervised physiotherapy is more effective than usual care in improving disease activity, functional capacity, and pain in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Physiotherapy and exercise. Keeping active can improve your posture and range of spinal movement, along with preventing your spine becoming stiff and painful. Painkillers. Biological treatments. JAK inhibitors. Corticosteroids. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Surgery. Follow-up.

Detailed explanation-5: -1 / 10. Press Up to Stretch Your Spine. 2 / 10. Wall Sit for Better Posture. 3 / 10. Plank for a Stronger Core. 4 / 10. Try Standing Leg Raises to Loosen Tight Hips. 5 / 10. Do Chin Tucks to Stretch Your Neck. 6 / 10. Roll Your Shoulders to Loosen Up. 7 / 10. 8 / 10. More items •10-Oct-2022

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