For axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis, rehabilitation is very important for controlling disease activity, preventing disease progression and improving quality of life. Initiated by China Spine Alliance and jointly formulated by Air Force Specialty Medical Center and Chinese PLA General Hospital, the current guidelines were developed according to World Health Organization Guidelines Development Manual and the Basic Methods and Procedures for the Development/Revision of the Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines, Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation Ⅱ (AGREEⅡ), Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Two basic princlples and 12 suggestions were made for important issues such as diagnosis, rehabilitation assessment, rehabilitation intervention and management for axial spondyloarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis.

axial spondyloarthritis  /  ankylosing spondylitis  /  rehabilitation  /  guidelines