John Frazier, physical trainer and author of the book Through the Pain, discusses his journey with AS and how it has impacted his own physical fitness and his work with others.

Link to book:

Through the Pain by John Frazier

https://a.co/d/2T9YetV

Amy Muscoplat, Writing Teacher, Creative Facilitator & Owner of Joyfestivalindustries.com, discusses how to use mindful journaling and expressive writing to manage chronic pain. 

www.Joyfestivalindustries.com

Dr. Christina Downey, rheumatologist, and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the American College of Rheumatology, explains step therapy, its challenges for SpA patients, and strategies to get the medications you need.  

https://spondylitis.org/advocacy/

 www.steptherapy.com

Dr. Megan Wilde, Clinical Psychologist, discusses self-care, healthy boundaries, and support for caregivers and loved ones.

Rheumatologist and Researcher Lianne Gensler, MD, discusses ethnicity, racial, and gender differences in spondyloarthritis.

Heidi Waltz, patient advocate and SAA educational support group leader, discusses her journey with SpA and how she became involved in peer support groups.

https://spondylitis.org/resources-support/support-resources/support-groups/

Bruce Pierce, an advocate for the SpA community, discusses how his family turned a tragedy into an opportunity to educate first responders and anesthesiologists about the potential dangers of intubation for those with SpA.

https://spondylitis.org/resources-support/educational-materials-resources/for-medical-professionals/for-anesthesiologists/

https://spondylitis.org/resources-support/educational-materials-resources/for-medical-professionals/for-first-responders/

https://spondylitis.org/resources-support/educational-materials-resources/medical-emergencies/

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Michael Weisman, MD, FACP, rheumatologist, and SAA Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, discusses Enteropathic arthritis or arthritis with inflammatory bowel disease.

Dentist and SAA Board Member Craig Gimbel, DDS, discusses how spondyloarthritis may impact your dental health and visits with your dentist.

Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and specialist in Health Psychology, discusses parenting with a chronic illness, the challenges faced and some strategies too.