What are common symptoms?
- Usually a gradual onset of back stiffness, most pronounced in the morning and after prolonged rest
- Weight loss (especially in the early stages) fatigue, tiredness, feeling feverish and night sweats are other symptoms
- Inflammation of the eyes (uveitis), bowel (colitis), and scaly skin lesions (psoriasis) can also be present
What are current treatments?
- Surgery is rarely required for AS
- Spinal injections for AS are generally not recommended
- Anti-inflammatory and biologic drugs are very effective especially in the early stages of the condition
- The best approach for AS combines pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- There is no cure for AS
Why learn the Boot Camp Program for AS?
- Significantly improve short and long-term outcomes using a comprehensive best evidence approach
- Step-by-step and visit-by-visit instruction on how to implement the 6-week program
- Specific manual therapy techniques, exercises and self-management strategies
- Instruction on effective postural training implemented with activities of daily living
- Reduce stiffness, maximize mobility and physical activity, and reduce risk of progression of stooped posture for life
- A cognitive-behavioural approach to change behaviours, attitudes and beliefs, and mitigate negative expectations
Our Treatment Program
The Ankylosing Spondylitis Boot Camp Program is a 6-week training program designed to improve short and long-term pain, stiffness and posture.
Learn On Your Own
Learn to implement the Boot Camp Program by enrolling in our online course. The course consists of educational videos, a step-by-step instructional workbook and implementation guide.
Become a Trained Practitioner
Enroll and successfully complete a virtual or hands-on in-person certification workshop. Once completed you will be listed on our website as a trained practitioner.
Online Ankylosing Spondylitis Boot Camp Course
(Videos are not available at this time only digital instructional workbook and implementation guides)
