The influence of a specific exercise program on ventilatory muscle strength in individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Lopes, Sofia; Santos, Paula Clara; Costa, F.; Mesquita, Cristina

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Ankylosing Spondylitis is a systemic chronic rheumatic inflammatory disease that progressively leads to structural changes that condition the functionality and quality of life of the individuals with the disease. These structural changes can also lead to changes in the respiratory system namely the decrease in ventilatory muscle strength.

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Bath indexes Physical exercise Ventilatory muscle strength

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Lopes, S., Santos, P., Costa, F., & Mesquita, C. (2019). The influence of a specific exercise program on ventilatory muscle strength in individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Paper presented at the International Congress of Health and Well-being Intervention, Viseu.