Axial SpA in a nutshell - a brief overview of axial spondyloarthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis. Share this video to raise awareness and help friends and family understand how #axialSpA impacts you. It's not just back pain, watch the full video: buff.ly/p9EU1Nw

Read @EnnalsEthan article in the Mail on Sunday on the delay to diagnosis in #AxialSpA, which is longer in women and explores the reasons behind this. Available in print or online with a subscription. #AxialSpondyloarthritis #AxSpA buff.ly/2fcH6DW

For our final rapid 15, @LucyhMccann shares her work with NASS and NHS transformation in “AxSpA time to diagnosis project work, benefits of working with NASS in leadership development and QI. service evaluation of new AxSpA MDT clinic” - key achievements include education of 1500 clinicians, work on referral pathways and creation of local champions.

Today is #WorldASDay, where we spend the day raising awareness of #axialSpA & recognise the day 2 day realities . This year the theme is 'Lace up for axial SpA', highlighting that some tasks might be a challenge. #AxialSpondyloarthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis #AxSpA

Think #inflammatorybackpain if: •Age <45 years old •Gradual onset •Duration for 3 months • Early morning stiffness >30 mins •Pain at night (improves on getting up) •Improves with exercise •No improvement with rest •Improves with NSAID's #WorldSpineDay2024

NASS Champion in Primary Care @JennyElkins15 talks about the key role of physiotherapists in reducing the time to diagnosis in axial SpA @britspauk

2 years ago we introduced our first Champions in Primary Care for #axialSpA, who yesterday celebrated their two year programme with us & @TU_NHS Each produced a poster summarising their projects, results & reflections. Read the posters here: bit.ly/3VNtLG4 #axSpA

Honoured to be asked to present our QI & leadership journey at today's @NASSexercise celebration event. Amazing work being done by all to ⬇️ diagnostic delay & ⬆️ awareness of AxSpA. @NASSchiefexec @LucyD_QI @helenckg @AlexJVincent @Physiozensam @tobeswall @LucyhMccann

Primary care clinical champions Karen and Steph sharing their journey @NASSexercise @Aqua_NHS @TU_NHS

A wonderful #qualityimprovement journey of two years 🥹 Thank you 🙏 @AlexJVincent @LucyD_QI @helenckg @NASSexercise @NASSchiefexec #primarycare champions @JamesHollandfcp @tobeswall @JennyElkins15 @LucyhMccann @glasgow_physio @CliffeSteph 🙌 insights @GenQ5Lesley

Don’t miss out on the final few tickets for this fantastic webinar happening TONIGHT with @NASSexercise 🎫 Sign up here 🧑🏽‍💻👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #WMCSP #NASS #axialSpA #CPD #JointWebinar

'Walking is one of the best ways to keep back and body in shape.' Sam Bhide @Physiozensam in today's Times. Can a daily walk reduce lower back pain? The Times takes a look at the Lancet study: What a daily walk really does to your body thetimes.com/life-style/heal…

My mini challenge to walk 100km in June...done ✅ now for all of us to finish our bigger challenge of 6835 miles in the next 10 days! Raising funds for @NASSexercise to ⬆️ awarness and ⬇️ diagnostic delay. If you have any spare pennies please donate via justgiving.com/page/steph-cl…

Please donate for a good cause for @NASSexercise #axialspa All of us primary care champions had an incredible 2 years of learning journey with @NASSchiefexec and @AlexJVincent @helenckg @LucyD_QI justgiving.com/page/sam-ping… We are raising funds to reduce the delay to diagnosis

17.3M people in the UK have rheumatic/MSK conditions. As #GeneralElection2024 nears, hear BSR VP @PhysioWillGreg on why getting the growth of the rheumatology workforce on the agenda is vital. Please take our simple e-action and share to support this goal: bit.ly/4e7gvVk

I'm fundraising for National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/steph-cl…

I just nominated National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society movementforgood.com/index.ph…

A reminder of our 2nd part of the AxSpA series in association with @AStretch_Physio. Join us at 8pm tonight to hear more about medication, rehab and fatigue management.

So as I hand my final piece of work into NASS on what has been an incredible professional journey, having the opportunity to meet some amazing clinicians and raising awareness of a condition that has played such a pivotal role throughout my career, we want to show our gratitude..

We are delighted to be hosting this event with an array of top quality specialist speakers including: 🌟 Dr Dale Webb @NASSexercise CEO 🌟 Will Gregory - Consultant Rheumatology PT 🌟 Steph Cliffe - APP 🌟 Karen Morley-Williams - APP Register here👇 csp.org.uk/news-events/event…