
Biologic therapies for axial SpA
Learn how biologic therapies can be helpful for managing axial SpA and get some top tips for self-injections
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Learn how biologic therapies can be helpful for axial SpA with Colin Beevor, Matron, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist and NASS Clinical Advisor
Learn how biologic therapies can be helpful for managing axial SpA and get some top tips for self-injections
Watch the videoDownload Colin's presentation slides to keep a note of his practical tips
Download the slidesDownload our practical guide to biologic therapy
Download the guideLearn the different ways you can monitor your axial SpA
Prof Margaret Hall-Craggs and Dr Alexis Jones discuss how scans, such as MRIs, are used by your rheumatology team to monitor your axial SpA
Watch the videoResearcher Rosie Barnett explains different apps that can help you monitor your symptoms
Watch the videoThe MySpA app is available on Android and iPhones
Learn moreA self care session on managing axial SpA fatigue
Dr Jane Martindale discusses ways to manage fatigue with axial SpA)
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on managing your fatigue
Read the blogThe Spoon Theory is a way of explaining fatigue to friends, family and colleagues
Read the Spoon TheoryA self care session with Zoë Clark on managing flare ups of your axial SpA symptoms
Zoë shares her top tips on preparing for and managing axial SpA flares
Watch the videoA flare toolkit can help you remember all the different things that help you during a flare
Watch the videoVisit our page dedicated to managing flares
Read moreProfessor Karl Gaffney explains how other conditions can be related to your axial SpA
In this session, Professor Gaffney discusses how axial SpA can be linked to conditions affecting your eyes, skin and gut
Watch the videoRead more about uveitis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease
Read moreDownload our guide to uveitis
Download the guideIn this session, Dr Helena Marzo-Ortega discusses the sex and gender differences in axial SpA
Consultant Rheumatologist and Associate Professor, Dr Helena Marzo-Ortega, explains what sex and gender differences can occur in axial SpA and how it can affect your treatment
Watch the videoInformation for anyone with axial SpA who is planning a family
Visit the webpageIf you're new to axial SpA, visit our webpage to learn more about the condition
Visit the webpageAn information session with Sarah Leyland, Specialist Osteoporosis Nurse and Royal Osteoporosis Society Clinical Advisor
Sarah Leyland explains what osteoporosis is, the treatments available and the links with axial SpA
Watch the videoLearn more about keeping your bones healthy through diet and exercise
Learn moreLearn more about osteoporosis and how to manage the condition on the ROS website
Visit the websiteOsteopath and lecturer Andrew MacMillan discusses what it means to have healthy bones and what you can do to improve your bone health
What does it mean to have healthy bones and how can you improve your bone health?
Watch the videoOsteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.
Read the web pageCheck out the advice from the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
Visit the websiteLearn about how axial SpA can be linked to the gut conditions Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis in this session with Jaina Engineer, Crohns & Colitis UK
Learn more about inflammatory bowel disease
Watch the videoVisit the Crohn’s and Colitis UK website to learn more
Visit the websiteWatch our interview with Microbiologist, Professor Julian Marchesi, who discusses the gut bacteria and how it can affect our health
Watch the videoLearn about how axial SpA can affect your skin in this session with Dom Urmston from the Psoriasis Association
Learn about the types of psoriasis, treatments available and support you can receive
Watch the videoFor more information, visit the Psoriasis Association’s website
Visit the websiteRead more about how axial SpA can affect your skin
Visit the pageLearn how axial SpA can affect your feet and ways to manage any foot problems with Dr Lindsey Cherry
Learn how axial SpA can affect your feet and ways to manage any foot problems with Dr Lindsey Cherry, Senior Clinical Academic Podiatrist at University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust
Watch the videoDownload Dr Cherry's presentation slides, including an action plan of steps to relieve foot pain
Download the slidesFind your local podiatrist and learn more about good foot health
Read moreA self care session with Zoë Clark on foot care
Zoë shares her top tips on caring for your feet
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on putting your best foot forward
Read the blogLearn about the impact axial SpA can have on the feet
Find out moreA self care session on night time pain
Sleeping well with axial SpA
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on improving your night time pain
Read the blogEmily Clarke, Physiotherapist, discusses ways to manage night pain and sleep better with axial SpA
Watch the videoPhysiotherapist Emily Clarke shares her top tips for looking after your posture
Follow Emily's easy instructions and perform a simple check each day to help improve your posture
Watch the videoLearn more about how physiotherapists can help you manage your axial SpA
Read moreRead our simple top tips for managing your axial SpA, including looking after your posture
Read our top tipsA self care session with Zoë Clark
Mornings can be difficult when you have axial SpA. Zoë shares her tips on making things a little easier.
Watch the videoZoë's blog explains what can cause pain, joint stiffness and fatigue in the morning and how you can better manage these symptoms.
Read the blogThis video shows you some gentle stretches you can do before you get up.
Watch the videoColin Beevor, Matron and Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist, shares his top tips for looking after your axial SpA during the busy festive period
Colin explains how to look after your axial SpA during the busy festive period
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Read the articleColin Beevor, Matron and Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist, shares his top tips for looking after your axial SpA in the warmer weather
Colin explains how to look after your axial SpA in the warmer weather and how to cope with changes to your routine, travelling and more
Watch the videoDownload Colin's presentation slides
Download the slidesRead the Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust advice leaflet on travelling with medication
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