Spondycast

Spondycast

by The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
Season 4
Infusion therapy, biologic medications, TNF inhibitors, biosimilars, infusion reaction
Licensed Practical Nurse Kayla Walker discusses how infusion therapy works, when it may be considered for spondyloarthritis, and what patients can expect before, during, and after treatment.
Season 3
Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: The Emotional Impact of PsA
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, we explore the emotional impact of living with psoriatic arthritis, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, identity changes, and the challenges of adapting to life with a chronic illness.
The First Rheumatology Visit: What Patients Should Expect and How to Prepare
Rheumatologist Soha Dolatabadi, MD walks listeners through what typically happens during a first rheumatology appointment and how patients can prepare ahead of time.
Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: Exercise and Psoriatic Arthritis
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, Karen Tsui, MScPT, ACPAC discusses the benefits of movement and exercise for people living with PsA, including strength training, flexibility, pacing, managing flares, and practical strategies for staying active over the long term.
Patient Voices: Real Stories of Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, individuals living with PsA share their personal experiences navigating symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, work, family life, fatigue, and the emotional realities of living with a chronic condition. Through their stories, listeners will hear the challenges, lessons learned, and sources of hope that have shaped their journeys.
More Than the Joints: Men's Sexual Health, Intimacy, and Spondyloarthritis
Dr. Justin Houman, a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in men's sexual and reproductive health, to explore how spondyloarthritis, chronic inflammation, and its treatments can affect men's sexual health and intimacy.
Advances in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment: What's Available and What's Next
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, we discuss how treatment for PsA has evolved, the major treatment options available today, how providers and patients make treatment decisions, what to consider when switching therapies, and what emerging advances may shape the future of PsA care.
Why Spondyloarthritis Is Still Missed: Lessons from a Rheumatologist Living with Spondyloarthritis
Retired rheumatologist Dr. W. Patrick Knibbe shares his unique perspective as both a physician and a patient living with spondyloarthritis.
PsA Explained: Symptoms Diagnosis, and Treatment Basics
In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, we provide a foundational overview of psoriatic arthritis, including its relationship to psoriasis, common symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic challenges, treatment goals, and where it fits within the broader family of spondyloarthritis conditions.
Mental and Physical Health in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis: How Integrated Care Supports Children, Teens, and Families
Alana Goldstein Leever, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who works directly with children and teens in pediatric rheumatology clinics, shares how mental health support can work alongside medical care to help young people and their families cope, build resilience, and feel supported.
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