[The effect of kinesitherapy on spinal mobility in patients with Bechterew's disease]

The changes in spinal motility have been studied in 30 patients with Bechterew's disease after application of a kinesitherapeutic complex (exercise and massage). All spinal portions have been investigated before and after actively performed movements. The data obtained has been processed statistically using variation analysis with Welch's modification and approximation. Significant changes have been found in spinal motility after completion of the kinesitherapeutic complex. A year-long course of therapeutic exercises adjusted to activity of the inflammatory process is recommended.