Ankylosing Spondylitis 1st Edition

Clear, concise information. I have a collection of books explaining AS, and this is one of the best. It explains the disease efficiently, gives information about the HLA-B27 marker gene and some info about treatment. There is no cure, but one can apply all of the suggestions given by the author to help forestall the inset of the fusing together of neck bones, rib cage bones, and spinal bones. Seems the best treatment for this arthritic disorder is to stand tall, sit tall, avoid sitting in front of computers with neck pushed forward; there are breathing exercises to help keep the rib cage expanded, and good info about stretching the body and limbs.It is a great book to own and will help an AS patient realize the importance of exercise, standing straight, no slouching, no jutting chin at the computer. This disease must be taken very seriously in order to live a full and hopefully pain-free life. Once the bones fuse, the only option is surgery. Stand tall, sit tall, be ever mindful of your posture with AS.

Concise, factual, evidence based and an easy read. Good information about the disease.

Great overview on Ankylosing Spondylitis. Good well written and easy to read. Good tips on self care exercise and the like.

the book is written in a simple and clear language. As a physician I FOUND it very basic and it lays down the principles on spondyloarthritis. It generates a great deal of interest in the subject as you read the subject. Needless to say, the book is written by a knowledgeable author. The author is an authority on the subject.I will recommend it to all doctors who need a synopsis on the subject.N. S. MOTSITSI

I was just diagnosed and this book was very helpful. I downloaded the Kindle version to my Galaxy Note 3 Phone and read within a week or so. Written a little clinical but not sure all this information could have been written any differently. A definite read if you or someone in your life has Spondylitis.

This book gives you excellent overview of AS. It answers many questions in the mind of those newly diagnosed. It is I depth yet highly understandable for those without a medical background,

There's nothing in this book 1) I didn't already know 2) can't look up on the internet 3) or find out from my rheumatologist/physical therapist. I guess I was hoping to read or find something useful in this book. Unfortunately, the internet has made books like these useless.

Really enjoyed learning more about AS. Good information. Researched information. Would have liked more cited studies, evidence based clinical research as well.