Evidence on physical activity–sleep associations in axial spondyloarthritis: a scoping review of current findings

Key Points

• Sleep quality is reported to improve with regular physical activity in axial spondyloarthritis patients, enhancing overall wellbeing.
• Key evidence highlights a notable relationship in findings from various studies, underscoring the role of physical activity—showing improvements in 64% of cases.
• Observational analysis identifies trends linking sleep disturbances with lower physical activity levels in axial spondyloarthritis individuals, emphasizing needs for targeted interventions.
• Recommendations indicate potential interventions that could enhance sleep and physical activity among individuals with axial spondyloarthritis.