What is axSpA?
Axial Spondyloarthritis (also known as axSpA or axial SpA) is one of a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases known as Spondyloarthritis that share clinical and genetic features.
AxSpA is a progressive chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac (SI) joints that connect the lower spine to the pelvis. This results in pain and stiffness in the lower back, hips and buttocks. It can also affect other joints in the body, as well as tendons and ligaments. It causes inflammation and can lead to chronic pain, and impairments in mobility.
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IMAS News
Read the report on our new IMAS webpages, where you can discover the results...
7 March 2024
New Member: FUNARP
In Panama, where an estimated 80,000 individuals live with the challenges of RMDs, FUNARP...
ASIF programmes
12 April 2024
IMAS
Dive into the numbers from the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (IMAS) Global Report in our interactive webpages.
With data from more than 5,500 patients from 27 countries across five continents, IMAS is the largest ever survey of axSpA patients.
12 April 2024
World AS Day
4 May is World AS Day!
Get involved and raise awareness about axSpA – follow the link, download the resources and make your voice heard!
We have everything you need to create a fantastic campaign in your country!
12 April 2024
Patient Resources
Did you know we have a set of three new infographics, which help to support people living with axSpA? The resources aim to inform people how disease activity is typically measured; support them in building a partnership with their doctor; and assist them in focusing on their personal and lifestyle goals.
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About ASIF
Established in 1988, the Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation is an international membership organisation representing patient associations around the globe specialising in the support of patients with axSpA with 56 Patient Organisation Members from 45 countries around the world.
ASIF’s Mission is to advocate globally to improve the lives of people affected by axial spondyloarthritis and related conditions. To grow, strengthen and empower our community, and to raise awareness around the world.