The Effects of Baduanjin Qigong Exercise on Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Study

"The intervention group will perform a qigong exercise program online (via Zoom video conference) for 12 weeks under the supervision of two physiotherapists. The qigong exercise program had previously been videotaped by the researchers.~qigong exercise program includes: Preparation posture Prop up the sky by two improve trijiao Draw a bow on both sides like shooting a vulture Raise single arm up to regulate spleen Look back to treat five strains and seven impairments Shake the head and wag to expel Heart (Xin)-fire Pull toes with both hands to reinforce the kidney Clench one's fist and glare to increase strength Rise and fall on tiptoe sevan times to treat all diseases Ending posture. Qigong exercises will be performed 45 minutes twice in a week for 12 weeks."

"The home exercise program will include stretching for cervical, thoracic and lumbar flexibility, shoulder girdle, hamstring and erector spinal muscles, and strengthening exercises for abdominal, back, and proximal muscles.~Home exercises will be performed 45 minutes twice in a week for 12 weeks."