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. 2018 Dec 4;4(2):e000713. doi: 10.1136/rmdopen-2018-000713

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Forest plot showing the results of the meta-analysis on the effect of flexibility exercises combined with strength or aerobic exercises on flexibility in people with ankylosing spondylitis and hip/knee osteoarthritis. Flexibility was measured as active or passive range of motion, and using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Mobility Index. SMD, standardised mean difference.