Infrared Therapy versus LED Therapy Light therapy is one of the oldest modalities used to treat a variety of health conditions. The use of coherent light sources (like lasers) and non-coherent light sources (like light emitting diodes or LEDs) have opened new avenues...
The CSA was thrilled to host Dr. Carl Laskin for a very special webinar on arthritis and pregancy. Dr. Laskin, who is a rheumatologist that specializes in pregnant patients, provided valuable information on the interaction of medicine as well as will be answered questions from the community
This page will feature reading resources for education, treatments, health management, diet, exercise, and support for members who suffer from or who have loved ones who suffer from ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis, and related diseases such as psoriatic arthritis, IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis and Crohns), psoriasis, heart and stroke, and disability.
Managing Spondyloarthritis takes time and effort, and in many cases, trial and error. What works well for one patient is not necessarily effective for another, even if they have been diagnosed with the same condition. What works for someone now may not work for the...
I know what you’re already thinking…terms like Ankylosing Spondylitis and Enteropathic Arthritis are hard enough to pronounce and this guy has a name that looks like hieroglyphics! It’s easy. It’s pronounced “Me-High Jur-X” , not so bad! I’ve been living with AS for...
When I search for “autoimmune disease” or “immune-mediated disease” on YouTube, I get a lot of results, but very few of them are about ankylosing spondylitis (AS). It’s disappointing that so few videos are made by people with AS. I’m looking for someone to connect with, who understands, and who has a personality. Something real.
11 Ways to Prevent Psoriasis Flares Become a Member October 19th is National Psoriatic Arthritis Day (National PsA Day) in Canada. This is the 4th year we acknowledge this special day. We have applied to illuminate several landmarks across Canada in PsA colors. Keep...
On November 19, we recognize Enteropathic Arthritis (EnA) Day, to raise awareness of this lesser-known form of spondyloarthritis that affects people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Enteropathic arthritis...
The results of our Quality of Life Survey are in! We asked Spondyloarthritis (Spa) patients from across Canada to share their experiences of how SpA pain affects their lives. Over 850 of you raised your voice to be included in our national survey, and we have compiled...
Are you interested in a Yoga program for AS? We've got the perfect resource for you! The Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association is excited to partner with Yoga For AS, a UK based group of yoga instructors who themselves are spondyloarthritis patients! This program,...