A prospective clinical investigation of the effects of anti-TNF alpha therapy on exercise capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.49, no.1, pp.27-32, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 49 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2019
- Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1805-291
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.27-32
- Keywords: Ankylosing spondylitis, anti-TNF alpha therapy, aerobic capacity, physical functional capacity, FATIGUE, RECOMMENDATIONS, MULTICENTER, ETANERCEPT, EFFICACY, SAFETY
- Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background/aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate possible effects of anti-TNF alpha therapy on cardiorespiratory fitness and physical functional capacity of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).