# Empirical Research on the Intervention of Ankylosing Spondylitis With Tai Chi

## TL;DR

This study shows that practicing Tai Chi for 12 weeks can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for people with ankylosing spondylitis.

## Contribution

A tailored Tai Chi exercise program is proposed and shown to be effective for ankylosing spondylitis patients.

## Key findings

- Tai Chi intervention improved symptoms and functions in ankylosing spondylitis patients.
- Quality of life was enhanced after 12 weeks of Tai Chi practice.
- The exercise program was designed based on the disease's pathological characteristics.

## Abstract

This study aims to explore the intervention effect of Tai Chi on patients with ankylosing spondylitis. The experimental group received a 12-week Tai Chi intervention. The Tai Chi exercise prescription was designed based on the pathological characteristics of ankylosing spondylitis. The study indicates that the Tai Chi exercise prescription intervention can effectively improve the symptoms and functions of patients with ankylosing spondylitis and enhance their quality of life.