NASS Northampton provides exercise sessions in a hydrotherapy pool for people with the autoimmune condition of Ankylosing Spondylitis. The classes are run by a qualified physiotherapist who has specialist knowledge of the debilitating condition.

Regular hydrotherapy is known to improve the flexibility of AS patients and helps them remain active, reduces pain which in turn enables them to be independent and have a better quality of life. it also helps to slow down the development of spinal fusion and should enable to sufferers to remain in the workplace.

NASS Northampton has only been running for one year. In this time we have had excellent feedback from our regular attendees. They feel that exercising in a warm hydrotherapy pool is more beneficial than land-based exercise as it helps ease stiffness and pain. Members also enjoy meeting with fellow sufferers and provide advice and support to each other