Physical Therapy Intervention for Low Back Pain in a Young Female with HLA-B27-Associated Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case-Based Approach

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of HLA-B27-associated ankylosing spondylitis and its impact on spinal biomechanics and functional mobility.
• To apply evidence-based physical therapy assessment techniques to evaluate pain, posture, spinal flexibility, and functional limitations in a young female patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
• To design and implement an individualized physiotherapy intervention program—including exercise therapy, posture correction, and pain management strategies—to improve functional independence and quality of life.