This module is part of the Rheumatology Course with Jack March. 

If you are interested in rheumatology, consider enrolling in the full Rheumatology Course and get access to all 10 modules, case studies, eBook and 10% discount to the Rheumatology Shop for $295 NZD. Payment plan available.

In this course, you will learn differential diagnosis, the role of investigations, referral criteria and specific management for axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis. 

This course contains two modules:

  1. Axial Spondyloarthritis
  2. Psoriatic Arthritis. 

Axial Spondyloarthritis:

This module is presented in two parts:

Part 1: Diagnosis

  • Pathophysiology
  • Clinical features and recognition
  • Differential diagnosis of axial vs peripheral presentations
  • Extra-articular features
  • Investigations (lab tests and imaging)
  • Onward referral

Part 2: Management 

  • Patient education
  • General management
  • Specific management of axial spondyloarthritis
  • Exercise

Psoriatic Arthritis: 


In this module you will learn:

  • Pathophysiology 
  • Clinical features and recognition 
  • Extra-articular features including nail abnormalities 
  • Decision making aids 
  • Investigations (lab tests and imaging) 
  • Referral indications 
  • Physiotherapy management and the role of exercise 
  • Evidence for the management of peripheral enthesopathies.  


It is recommended that you complete Module 1 (Introduction to Rheumatology Red Flags) before watching this module (included FREE).


More About This Course....

  • Video presentations

    Engaging audiovisual video presentation.

  • Slide handouts provided

    Download and keep a copy of the slide handouts from the video presentations.

  • Quiz

    Test your understanding and find areas for review.

  • Study Time

    2 hrs (approx)

  • CPD Certificate Provided

    Download your CPD certificate on completion.

  • Access to online course

    12 months

Instructor

Jack March

BSc (Hons) MCSP

Jack is Rheumatology Clinical lead for Chews Health. Alongside his clinical roles he provides CPD seminars on recognising Rheumatology and other CPD materials from his website https://Rheumatology.Physio.

He is Operations Director for The Physio Matters Podcast Team. He has previously worked across various advanced roles including Rheumatology and Orthopaedics as well as Advanced Level Physiotherapy in general MSK for Nuffield Health.