The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.explore.2024.103078

Gokce Yagmur Gunes Gencer , Sebahat Yaprak Cetin , Duygu Sanem Kara , Saniye Yardim , Ayse Ayan

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Abstract

Background and purpose

Baduanjin qigong exercises have previously been reported to improve Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of 12-week Baduanjin qigong exercises in patients with AS.

Method

Fifty-nine patients with AS aged 18–64 were included in the study. The participants were divided into two groups. The intervention group performed Baduanjin qigong online exercise program, control group received home exercises for 45 min twice a week for 12 weeks. Before and after the 12-week exercise program, patients were evaluated using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)-Functional Index (BASFI)-Metrology Index (BASMI), chest expansion measurement, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ASQoL).

Results

When the groups were compared after the intervention, there was a significant difference in favor of the intervention group in the BASMI (p: 0.00–0.04), FSS (p:0.01), and chest expansion (p:0.04). Also, the delta values of the groups were compared; the intervention group was found to be superior in terms of PSQI (p:0.01), BASFI (p:0.00), and BASMI (p:0.04).

Conclusion

Baduanjin qigong should be added to rehabilitation programs as a complementary method to improve fatigue levels, chest expansion, flexibility, functionality, and quality of life in patients with AS.

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通过远程康复进行八段锦气功锻炼对强直性脊柱炎的影响：随机对照研究

背景和目的：以前曾有报道称八段锦气功锻炼可改善强直性脊柱炎（AS）症状。本研究旨在探讨为期 12 周的八段锦气功练习对强直性脊柱炎患者的疗效：研究纳入了 59 名年龄在 18-64 岁之间的强直性脊柱炎患者。参与者分为两组。干预组进行八段锦气功在线锻炼，对照组进行为期 12 周的家庭锻炼，每周两次，每次 45 分钟。在为期12周的锻炼计划前后，使用巴斯强直性脊柱炎疾病活动指数（BASDAI）-功能指数（BASFI）-测量指数（BASMI）、胸廓扩张测量、匹兹堡睡眠质量指数（PSQI）、疲劳严重程度量表（FSS）、医院焦虑抑郁量表（HADS）和强直性脊柱炎生活质量问卷（ASQoL）对患者进行评估：干预后对各组进行比较，干预组在 BASMI（P:0.00-0.04）、FSS（P:0.01）和胸廓扩张（P:0.04）方面有显著差异。同时，比较了各组的 delta 值，发现干预组在 PSQI（p:0.01）、BASFI（p:0.00）和 BASMI（p:0.04）方面更胜一筹：结论：八段锦气功应作为一种辅助方法加入到康复计划中，以改善强直性脊柱炎患者的疲劳程度、胸廓扩张、柔韧性、功能和生活质量。

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing 医学-全科医学与补充医学

CiteScore

3.00

自引率

8.30%

发文量

179

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： EXPLORE: The Journal of Science & Healing addresses the scientific principles behind, and applications of, evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. It is an interdisciplinary journal that explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as all these fields relate to health.