Ankylosing Spondylitis Physiotherapy & Exercise
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. Symptoms often include pain, stiffness and reduced mobility, particularly in the lower back and hips.
While medication can play an important role in managing Ankylosing Spondylitis, exercise and physiotherapy are widely recognised as key components of long-term management. The right exercise program can help improve mobility, maintain function, reduce stiffness and support overall quality of life.
At Life Performance Health, we work with people living with Ankylosing Spondylitis to help them stay active, move well and continue participating in the activities that matter most to them.
Physiotherapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Physiotherapy can help you:
- Improve mobility and flexibility
- Manage pain and stiffness
- Maintain posture and spinal movement
- Improve strength and physical function
- Develop strategies to manage flare-ups
- Build confidence with exercise and physical activity
Every person experiences Ankylosing Spondylitis differently, which is why treatment should be tailored to the individual.
A Unique Perspective
Life Performance Director and Senior Physiotherapist Ben Smith has lived with Ankylosing Spondylitis for more than 25 years.
Combining personal experience with extensive clinical expertise, Ben understands the challenges of balancing symptoms, exercise, work, sport and everyday life. This perspective helps inform a practical and realistic approach to helping people manage the condition over the long term.
Exercise is an Important Part of Management
One of the most effective tools for managing Ankylosing Spondylitis is regular, appropriate exercise.
Our Physiotherapists can help design an individualised program that may include:
- Mobility and flexibility exercises
- Strength training
- Postural exercises
- Aerobic conditioning
- Return to sport and activity planning
The goal is not simply to manage symptoms, but to help you maintain function, independence and long-term physical health.
How Life Performance Can Help
At Life Performance Health, our team combines physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation and strength-based management to help people with Ankylosing Spondylitis stay active and performing at their best.
Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or have been managing AS for many years, we can help you develop a plan that suits your goals, lifestyle and stage of the condition.
Book an appointment with our team to discuss how physiotherapy and exercise can help you manage Ankylosing Spondylitis.