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Spondylitis Association of America - SAA

Organization URL(s)

info@spondylitis.org
www.spondylitis.org

Other Contact Information

P.O. Box 5872
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

800-777-8189 (Voice - Toll-free)
818-981-1616 (Voice)
818-981-9826 (FAX)

Description

The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) is a national, non-profit, self-help organization that provides information to patients and health professionals on ankylosing spondylitis and the related diseases (Reiter's Syndrome and psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis of inflammatory bowel disease and undifferentiated spondyarthropathy) through education, awareness, advocacy and research. Information and most local programs are free. SAA has a yearly fee for members. Services include an interactive Pharmacy Service, barrier free web site with an active public message board, online "ask the experts" and moderated chat with experts, plus a toll free information line.

Online Resources

Print Resources

The SAA publishes a book on spondylitis, a guide book for patients, exercise video tapes, and an audio cassette of physical therapy exercises. Serial publication: Spondylitis Plus, quarterly--information on research, treatment, and psycho-social concerns.

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Review Date

Thu Sep 2, 2004


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