Claire, a specialist rheumatology physiotherapist explain how you can better manage flares and gives advice on how physiotherapy, stretching and exercise can help your ankylosing spondylitis (axial spondyloarthritis)...
Ankylosing spondylitis is not a competition – seems pretty simple, right? It is is a cruel condition. An invisible disease. If you read this, you probably live with it and endure it in your individual way. There is no one piece of advice that can apply to...
I absolutely love being a student. I’ve met some of my best friends at Uni (one of whom I’m going to be a bridesmaid for in the summer!). However, studying at University with ankylosing spondylitis can be exhausting, both physically and mentally, this is my...
Hello everyone! We’re planning to launch a series of live events for young people with AS living in the UK later this year and wanted to find out what are your initial thoughts on this idea. Your opinion matters the most to us and before we start planning...
During my degree I’ve had completed a number of work placements for my physiotherapy course in a variety of settings, all while living with Spondyloarthritis. On placements I was expected do anything from giving advice, heavy moving and handling, facilitating normal...