Resources for Health Professionals

AS News

A twice yearly newsletter for people with AS providing the latest information on research, treatment and management of AS. Click here to receive your complimentary copy

Bath Indices

• The set of measurements used to assess disease activity in patients.
• Standardising BASMI Measurements DVD: a guide to accurately measure changes in spinal movement produced by:Liz van Rossen MCSP, Extended Scope Practitioner in Rheumatology Physiotherapy, East Kent Hospital University Trust

Directory of Research Papers in AS

A selection of research papers on

AS covering a range of medical topics including drug therapies, physiotherapy, exercise, fatigue and general AS reviews. Click here to download.

Downloadable Fact Sheets

• Government Work Schemes & Programmes
• Blue Badge Parking Scheme
• Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
• Pilates
• Tai Chi
• TENS Machines
• Uveitis (also known as Iritis) for health professionals

Guidebook for Patients

Click here to view a copy online

Click here to order copies of the Guidebook for Patients for your clinic

Set of 5 NASS Display Posters describing the work of NASS

• About NASS
• Branch network (for hydrotherapy & physiotherapy)
• Campaigning
• International affiliation
• Research

Click here to order posters for your clinic

Working with ankylosing spondylitis survey report 2009

Click here to download the full report

NASS Branch Network for hydrotherapy and physiotherapy

• Click here to view the list of NASS branches in the UK
• Click here if you would like more information on setting up a NASS branch in your area

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