Spondycast

Dr. Le discusses the role of NSAIDs in treating spondyloarthritis including their benefits and potential risks.

Afton Hassett, PsyD, author of “Chronic Pain Reset” and Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Pain Researcher, discusses the science behind pain and the activities, skills, and practices that can help improve how you experience chronic pain to help you thrive.

Policy advocate and health policy expert Rachel Klein discusses copay accumulators and how they impact your ability to afford medications. www.spondylitis.org/advocacy www.allcopayscount.org

Alex Levine, personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, talks about his personal journey with spondylitis and how to build a fitness and movement routine that works for you. https://www.alexlevinefitness.com/

With firsthand experience, Kristin and Casey Cornelius discuss maintaining a loving relationship while navigating the challenges of spondyloarthritis.

Dr. Huynh Wynn Tran, a rheumatologist and assistant professor of pharmacy, discusses the role of DMARDs in treating spondyloarthritis including their benefits and risks.

Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified Feldenkrais practitioner Stacy Barrows teaches listeners about the Feldenkrais Method and how it can help listeners improve their mobility and reduce pain. https://feldenkrais.com/ Additional links: Smartroller: https://www.smartroller.net Upcoming talk for therapists; since it is on Zoom available to therapists outside of California. https://www.ccapta.org...

Dr. Lihi Eder, a rheumatologist and researcher with a focus on cardiovascular diseases in patients with rheumatic diseases, discusses cardiovascular health as it relates to spondyloarthritis.

Carol Southard, RN, MSN, certified smoking cessation instructor, discusses the importance of quitting smoking when you have spondyloarthritis and discusses strategies to live a smoke-free life.

Dr. Jana Boulduan-Lomax, a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Health Psychology, discusses managing stress while living with spondyloarthritis to empower listeners.

Rosalind Joffe, the “Chronic Illness Career Coach,” discusses how people impacted by spondyloarthritis can navigate workplace challenges and advocate for their needs. https://cicoach.com/ Chronic illness, workplace, work, employment, invisible disease, disclosure, diversity, inclusion, disability, accommodations, ADA

Mary Ann Poladian, a college counselor, and a parent of children with JSpA, discusses how school accommodations can help kids with JSpA be successful in school.

Rheumatologist Veena Ranganath, MD, will discuss pharmacological cannabis for the management of spondyloarthritis.

Iris Zink, Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner and Author of Sex Interrupted: Igniting Intimacy while Living with Illness or Disability, discusses how SpA impacts intimacy and relationships and provides strategies to navigate this journey.

Dr. Afton Hassett, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and principal investigator at Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, discusses behavioral strategies and interventions for pain management. Preorder is available on BN and Amazon if your listeners ask. https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Pain-Reset-Activities-Practices/dp/1682687651 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O6jolnoYMgS3kTYiK0kUOqsmm0mKgImO/vi...

Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Angelo Papachristos discusses the role of physical therapy in managing spondyloarthritis.

Board Certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, physician Melissa Mondala, discusses lifestyle medicine and how it can benefit individuals with spondyloarthritis.

Daniel Clauw, MD, rheumatologist, and internationally recognized pain researcher, discusses pain management for spondyloarthritis.

Pediatric rheumatologist, Matthew Stoll, MD, PhD, MSCS, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of juvenile spondyloarthritis as well as some of his current interests in research.

Rheumatologist Muhammad Asim Khan, diagnosed with AS when he was young, gives his personal perspective on being a rheumatologist and treating patients with spondyloarthritis.

Rheumatologist John Reveille provides an overview of the medication options used for the treatment of spondyloarthritis.

Board Certified Sleep Medicine physician Sam Kashani explains the stages of sleep, evidence-based and non-evidence-based methods of improving sleep, and when to see a sleep medicine specialist.

Rheumatologist James Rosenbaum, MD, explains the connection between the microbiome and spondyloarthritis.

Certified Yoga Therapist Nancy O’Brien provides an overview of the benefits of mindful meditation to manage some of the symptoms of spondyloarthritis. For more information: https://nancyobrienyoga.wixsite.com/yoga https://youtu.be/nMtEJ_Ww7DY https://youtu.be/LBZHvEdxUHo

Rheumatologist Kristi Kuhn, MD, PhD, and Co-Chair of the Unmet Needs Conference provides an overview of the research conference sponsored by SAA and NIAMS.