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Rheumatology
Rheumatology Conditions
National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) is a charity designed to help people who have recently been diagnosed or those who have been living with the condition for a long time .
This video from the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society explain about the condition in more detail.
https://youtu.be/LV6dr3hrp2k
Thank you to NASS for this video.
Axial Spondyloarthritis ( AS ) self-assessment tools are available here:
BASDI, BASMI, BASFI https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Bath-Indices.pdf(https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Bath-Indices.pdf)
Further Resources:
https://nass.co.uk/ (https://nass.co.uk/)
NASS meetings are held at Harrogate District Hospital every other Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm, Therapy Services Department at Harrogate Hospital.
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/acute-cpp-crystal-arthritis/(https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/acute-cpp-crystal-arthritis/)
Hypermobility is a condition where joints have more movement than typically expected. Hypermobility can affect one or many joints . Many people can have Hypermobility and have no symptoms , however some people do get symptoms associated to their Hypermobility.
Symptoms:
Pain
Increased movement at joint
Dislocations
Increased sprained ligaments ( Such as Ankle sprains )
Poor Proprioception / Balance
Further Resources:
https://www.hypermobility.org/what-is-hypermobility
Hypermobility spectrum disorders: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/joint-hypermobility-syndrome/(https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/joint-hypermobility-syndrome/)
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which causes pain , swelling and stiffness at joints.
Versus Arthritis is a charity to help explain the condition in further detail along with advice to manage your symptoms. Follow this link below for more details:
https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/
Further Rheumatoid arthritis resources:
NRAS resource is available here: https://www.nras.org.uk/(https://www.nras.org.uk/)
Disease Activity Score (DAS) is an assessment used by clinicians to measure rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, to determine whether the signs and symptoms have reduced or stopped, and if treatment needs to be adjusted.
This free health app from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is designed to help you stay one step ahead of your RA.
A self-assessment tools are available online here:
Das 28 - https://www.nras.org.uk/the-das28-score(https://www.nras.org.uk/the-das28-score)
Or Self-measurement with phone app: https://www.nras.org.uk/know-your-das-mobile-app-(https://www.nras.org.uk/know-your-das-mobile-app-)
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Psoriatic Arthritis also known as PsA is a long term condition which is an autoimmune condition thats can cause pain , stiffness , and swollen joints.
Psoriasis is skin condition which cause symptoms of redness , flakey , scaly and raised plaques on the skin which can occur any area of the body. It is thought 1 in 4 who have Psoriasis or a skin condition develop into Psoriatic Arthritis
https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/ (https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/)
This video explains Psoriatic Arthritis in more detail:
https://youtu.be/y6_D3YJi92k
Thank you to Versus Arthritis for this video.
Further Resources:
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance https://www.papaa.org/(https://www.papaa.org/)
Psoriasis Association https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/about-psoriatic-arthritis (https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/about-psoriatic-arthritis)
Osteoporosis is a health condition where the bones become more fragile and have an increased risk of fractures or breaks.
Bones normally get thinner with age but Osteoporosis can cause the bone health to change at a quicker rate. Osteoporosis can affect anyone , however women are more likely to develop the condition compared to men.
This video explain in more detail what Osteoporosis is and the causes:
https://youtu.be/vxV5P_4oWcU
Further Resources:
The Royal Osteoporosis exercise's
https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis/exercise-and-physical-activity-for-osteoporosis/ (https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis/exercise-and-physical-activity-for-osteoporosis/)
The Royal Osteoporosis Society https://theros.org.uk/ (https://theros.org.uk/)runs local support groups in Leeds, York and Bradford. Please call 0808 800 0035 to find out more.
https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/ (https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/)
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Please see below for additional information:
For more information about fatigue management, download an information leaflet below:
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The other tabs on Harrogate Health Hub may be used for specific Joint exercises as advised by your clinician.
A general exercise programme is suggested for all Rheumatology conditions as this can help relieve stiffness and joint pains. The link below is one suitable for most conditions but if you have any concerns, discuss these with your healthcare professional before taking part in any new activity.
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If you are experiencing a flare of joint pain, please click the link below:
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An app developed by the hand team at Chelsea and Warminster hospitals to improve the quality and care of hand therapy patients.
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