Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Ankylosing Spondylitis? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

There are plenty of exercises for AS available on-line (focus on stretching & strengthening exercises), but by far best thing is to book few session with physiotherapist with the experience in treating patients with AS. Recommended accessories: exercise ball (big and small), yoga mat, black roll, theraband (elastic band for stretching).

Some exercises that can be found online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Ud92aLTco&t=314s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz0WR3EKO1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sUVYOgladE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCWCm5F7kNE

http://healthblogs.online/2017/02/23/ankylosing-spondylitis-some-useful-exercises/
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/ankylosing-spondylitis-exercises
http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/conditioning-and-strengthening-exercises-for-ankylosing-spondylitis
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/self-help-and-daily-living/exercise.aspx
http://www.everydayhealth.com/ankylosing-spondylitis-pictures/ways-to-ease-ankylosing-spondylitis-pain.aspx

sacroilliac joints:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXH5SEI_AsM;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u0mJl8RqXI;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7zQhxoTSWw;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTo1eAZXNKk;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFXTmtXIVGw

Make sure your pelvis doesn't move when you're doing exercises and don't forget to breathe.

Exercise makes a huge difference for me

Light activities are usually all we can do. If you have gone thru Therapies they will teach you some techniques but pain And stiffness is always a factor. The Dr always told me to listen to my body. Light easy yoga, slow short walks and you can go farther as your body will allow, light gargening around the house but using a stool to sit on to help avoid bending over so much, there are stretches that can be done at home to help loosen some of the muscles like hamstrings in the legs and back and shoulder as well as core to help with posture. But only a 2 to 3 x a week unless you feel able you can do it more but you don't want to overdo it and then he in bed for days. Always start slowly and ask your Dr what they recommend as well because everyone's body is different and disease progression as well. So someone early in May he able to do more than someone who had moderate disease. So take it slow and listen to your body. Don't push it to hard. And to be honest the best exercise and easiest on your body is water exercises. It makes you feel weightless and you are actually able to move around and walk around. It went so well we bought a pool and I use it all the time in the summer. Good for your mind and body. Relaxing as well when you are done and also a great source of Vit D which most of us need.

Yoga and stretching.

Move, move, move. Its critical with this disease. Listen to your body. I think aquatic exercise is ideal.

Gentle stretching and yoga

Exercise is extremely important to avoid fusing. It is also often a pre requisite to being able to try certain medications. Water based exercises and low impact work best. Like yoga and Pilates. If you are not used to exercise though it is very important to start smalland often to avoid causing a flare.

Exercise is awesome, I do water classes, swim, ride bikes, and some walking (which is hardest due to damage to my knees) but the more you do the easier it is. Ease into it for sure.

Yes, while you can. Good streaching, yoga, swimming, and more physical activities are all great!

yes, light stretching, weight bearing exercicise, water therapy

Yes, low impact exercises like biking, walking, and swimming.

It is highly advisable to exercise. Everything from squats to weight lifting, it depends on what you can handle. Or if you use bikecycle, row a boat and such.

Yes exercise is a good thing do it while you can. Yoga is great as is simple walking

I previously mentioned that movement helps tremendously, and light close-chain type exercises have worked well.

Swimming,Walk as can,work maximum which you can

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Streching

Daily exercice is important, but it should be following the capabilities and possibilities that have been established with the medical professional depending on the stage of illness. In nowadays it is generally accepted that regular exercice is an essentiel part of optimal disease management for patients with AS.

What is for sure is that it is important to daily a get of motion of every joints and work on the posture.

Work on flexibility and stretching, cardio and strengthening to improve the overall function. Breathing exercice are very important too to open & close the rib cage which through the year can become an issue.

Daily exercice is recommended for about 30 minutes a day of movement = moderate intensity (this can include taking stairs instead of lift), it is also recommend to do about 75 minutes per week of more vigorous intensity like cardio and at least 2 times a week some flexibility exercice.

Again depending on the condition but walking can be a good overall exercice, cycling can also be recommended along with swimming. But more than anything I would say that it is important that a patient do something he likes and will naturally commit to and stay active.

It depends on the severity of the disease. Everyone should do some exercise in order to stay mobile. Some patients can do intense work outs and are tri athletes. Everyone should try yoga and water activities. Bicycling was a favorite until my knees were affected. Do what works for you. Start slow and be cautious.