Naomi and her guests discuss ways to manage axSpA in daily life in this third episode of the season.

Janet Millner is an experienced physiotherapist and a valued member of the rheumatology team at the Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania. She has special interests in the management of spondyloarthritis and persisting musculoskeletal pain. Janet’s clinical role includes supporting people with complex rheumatological conditions to optimise their fitness and ability to function.

Janet emphasises the role of regular exercise in maintaining joint function and overall health. She acknowledges that exercise can be challenging for people with axSpA and discusses how it can be adapted to suit individual needs and preferences.

Naomi’s guests from the previous two episodes, Cherie Cleland and Shayne Van Der Heide, return to share their experiences of managing axSpA holistically. Along with Jane, they discuss various ways to keep moving, such as cycling, swimming and physiotherapy.

The guests also share tips on other lifestyle changes that can help people with axSpA, including using modified furniture and other aids, working from home, slowing down during flares and asking for help when needed. All believe that even doing a few minutes each day can make a difference.

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Meet the Team

Host: Naomi Creek, National Coordinator at CreakyJoints Australia.

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

This third season of Patient PrepRheum is produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints Australia, and made possible with support from UCB Australia.

For more information, visit the CreakyJoints Australia website at creakyjoints.org.au