Principal Investigator: Dr. Roberta L. WoodgateFunded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research Study summary: Chronic pain is a common public health problem in young people. Many (one in five) Canadian youth experience chronic pain, and suffer poor physical,...
Did you miss the exciting Facebook Live event on Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)? Watch the Facebook Live Event on AxSpa by Reader's Digest Canada. If you or someone you know is affected by this debilitating disease, this is a must-watch. Join Matt Walther from...
One in five Canadians suffers from chronic pain and, among them, half a million individuals are enduring the challenges of Spondyloarthritis. Although the term may sound imposing, it primarily manifests as pain and limitations. However, with an average delay of seven...
“It’s just a sprain. It’ll go away. It’s nothing.” I thought I simply had a back sprain from playing squash. I dismissed the painful inflammation that began to spread from my back to my neck and shoulders. I became frustrated and annoyed at the limitations these...
Read event organizer Michael Santillo’s heartfelt thank you to over 240 participants and donors who raised nearly $50,000 for Canadians living with Spondyloarthritis.
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) affects millions of people around the world and can have devastating impacts on quality of life. It is more common than multiple sclerosis and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) combined and often strikes people in the prime of life. Yet most...
A Toronto Art Therapy student is offering an 8-week art therapy program as part of their major project study, to explore how art therapy can help individuals who suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) or Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Individuals are invited to...
Canadian charity dedicated to fighting back pain, announces new leadership. Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association appoints Brenda Delodder as new Executive Director. On the heels of a national rebrand, the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA) board of...
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects 1 in 400 Canadians and can lead to significant joint damage and disability. Despite the availability of effective medications, many patients continue to experience debilitating joint pain and stiffness that...
Dear CSA Community, We are excited to announce that in line with updated medical terminology and your feedback, the Canadian Spondylitis Association (CSA) is changing its operating name to the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA). This change will help us to...