SAA’s Spondylitis Educational Seminar from New York, NY

On April 13^th, 2019 the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) hosted a joint Spondylitis Educational Seminar in New York, NY, on the HSS campus. Our speakers for the day were Rheumatologist Sergio Schwartzman, MD, Occupational Therapist John Indalecio, OTR/L, CHT, MS, and Certified Yoga Therapist Nancy O’Brien, C-IAYT.

The program was also broadcast live online and recorded for online access. We are happy to share the presentations with you, and hope you find them informative!

– Rheumatologist Sergio Schwartzman, MD –
Medical Management of Spondyloarthritis

Download Sergio’s Presentation slides

– Occupational Therapist John Indalecio, OTR/L, CHT, MS –
Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Spondyloarthritis

Download John’s Presentation slides
Download John’s “Adaptive Equipment” Handout
Download John’s “4 P’s of Energy Conservation” Handout

– Certified Yoga Therapist Nancy O’Brien, C-IAYT –
The Power of the Breath: the Mind Body Connection

Download Nancy’s Presentation slides

We thank our presenters for sharing their expertise and time with us, and our Members and supporters—without whom these programs would not be possible.

To support more programs like these, please consider a donation to the Spondylitis Association of America today.

This was a combined, collaborative, daylong program planned and carried out by SAA and HSS.

                       

This activity is supported by educational grants provided by Novartis and AbbVie.