1. What are the advantages of Chinese medicine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis? As the cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown, there is a lack of radical cure. Western medicine often uses non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers, slow-acting anti-rheumatic drugs, hormonal drugs (when combined with iridocyclitis, etc.), biological agents, etc. Some patients have experienced side effects such as gastrointestinal reactions, bone marrow suppression, liver and kidney function damage, secondary infection, gonadal suppression, etc. The Chinese medicine plays an important role in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. Chinese medicine has the advantages of overall regulation, internal and external treatment, highlighting the individual, and long-term treatment safety and effectiveness in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. 2. Why do you advocate sports medicine for patients with ankylosing spondylitis? Sports medicine is a treatment method that takes the form of sports. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis often have varying degrees of combined spine and hip dysfunction during the disease process, and if they are not treated in a timely and regular manner, they may become disabled in the late stages with spinal ankylosis and limited hip movement. Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis together with sports therapy can play a role in relieving symptoms, maintaining and improving the patient’s joint and respiratory function, and preventing the patient from developing functional impairment. For patients with combined osteoporosis can also reduce bone loss and increase the effectiveness of drug therapy. Sports medicine should be gradual, starting with a small amount of exercise and gradually increasing the amount of exercise, not too hasty, to prevent muscle strain and joint damage caused by exercise overload. In addition, in order to achieve a better treatment effect, prevent recurrence of the disease, and prevent or delay the appearance of dysfunction, we should be persistent and insist on long-term exercise.