NASS Launches Back to Action App

NASS launches new free exercise App for people with ankylosing spondylitis on World Arthritis Day

In keeping with the World Arthritis Day theme ‘Move to Improve’, NASS is delighted to launch it’s very first FREE App based on its exercise guide for gym users, Back to Action.

 Included in the app are:

•  A recommended warm up
• Sections on mobility, cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and breathing exercises
• Written and visual guides on 31 exercises
• Audio clips on all exercises
• 23 videos spanning all 5 sections
• Information on other sports and classes
• Information for gym personnel
• An exercise diary outlining a suggested week of exercise

If you have or any of your family or friends has an iPhone, iPad or iTouch please download this app now FREE from the Apple store

You can also download it using this QR code

1. Download any QR code reader (there are lots of free ones)
2. Open up the QR code reader on your phone and scan in this code

If you don’t have an iPhone, iPad or iTouch then don’t worry, the Back to Action gym guide is FREE to download in PDF format and all 23 videos are FREE to view online.

 STRETCH FOR NASS

Also new for World Arthritis Day is the Stretch for NASS campaign where more than 30 NASS branches throughout the UK will be stretching the Move to Improve theme by ‘Stretching for NASS’ on or around 12 October 2011. Stretch for NASS promotes the importance of exercise in the treatment for AS, celebrates the work of all the NASS branches that have been providing regular hydrotherapy and physiotherapy ses-sions for people with AS for many years and raises awareness for AS in our local communi-ties.

Visit the World Arthritis Day gallery to view

pictures of everyone who has taken part in a Stretch for NASS event this year.