NASS provides information and support for people affected by AS and supports health professionals with a range of downloadable and hard copy resources.
NASS is continually improving and expanding its information resources. If you would like to receive free information or order any materials from NASS please complete our online form at the bottom of this page.
AS News
A twice yearly newsletter for people with AS providing the latest information on the research, treatment and management of AS. AS News is free of charge to health professionals - put your name on the mailing list by completing the form at the bottom of the page.
Bath Indices
The set of measurements used to assess disease activity in patients. Click here to read more.
Standardising the Bath AS Metrology Index (BASMI): a DVD guide on how to carry out these measurements accurately. Produced by Liz van Rossen MCSP, Extended Scope Practitioner in Rheumatology Physiotherapy, East Kent Hospital University Trust.
Downloadable fact sheets
A range of fact sheets on medical and lifestyle issues to help people with AS better understand and manage their condition.
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Anaesthesia & AS: An introduction to anaethesia and potential difficulties for people with AS
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Pilates: An explanation of Pilates and what to be aware of with your AS
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Tai Chi: An introduction to Tai Chi and the benefits of this kind of exercise if you have AS
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TENS Machines :The effectiveness of TENS machines with AS
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Uveitis (also known as iritis) for health professionals: Symptoms and treatments for uveitis
Leaflets available to order (A5)
Please use the form below to order copies of our new A5 size leaflets on AS.
- Driving and AS: Safe driving, the DVLA, Forum of Mobility Centres, the Motability scheme and the Blue Badge scheme.
- Fatigue and AS: What causes fatigue in AS and how it can be managed
- Uveitis and AS: Symptoms of uveitis and treatments
Exercise for AS
Exercise is not just a useful addition to the management of AS. It is one of the cornerstones of treatment. Exercise helps in the maintenance of flexibility and good posture and also assists with pain management and wellbeing.
- Back to Action: A guide to exercising safely in the gym (pdf version). You can also buy a printed, spiral bound version in the NASS shop
- Back to Action App: We have now been able to produce an App for iPhones, iPod touches and iPads which you can download completely free of charge from the Apple Shop
- Fight Back: Our exercise DVD aimed at people with more advanced AS who want to exercise at home. It includes 6 exercise programmes with 35 individual exercises and contains hip safe exercises
- NASS offer regular physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions to people with AS through its network of branches
For physiotherapists: AStretch is a group of physiotherapists from around the UK that meet to improve the understanding of AS and offer training courses.
Guidebook for patients
The guidebook for patients is a practical introduction to the treatment and management of ankylosing spondylitis with useful advice on living and working with AS.
Click here to view a copy online; or complete the order form below to receive free copies of the guidebook for your clinic.
NASS branch network for hydrotherapy and physiotherapy
There are around 82 NASS branches providing regular physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions throughout the UK. Click here to view the list of NASS branches in the UK.
If you are interested in setting up a branch in your area please contact Maddy Randall, our Branch Development Officer on 020 8948 9117 or by email for information and assistance.
Working with ankylosing spondylitis survey report 2009
A report highlighting the effect that AS has on working life complete with recommendations for government, health professionals and employers to improve the management of AS and help people with AS attain fulfilled working lives. Click here to download the full report.
