The Importance of Exercise in Juvenile Myositis

This presentation features Sue Maillard, a specialist physiotherapist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, who explores the importance of different types of exercise in managing juvenile myositis (JM).

With over 30 years of experience in Pediatric Rheumatology Physiotherapy, Sue has a specialist interest in JM and has completed research on the safety of exercise in juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).

Sue currently leads a physiotherapy team that provides an inpatient rehabilitation program for children and reviews and manages home treatment programs.

Myositis and You

This comprehensive guide to juvenile dermatomyositis features over 450 pages with contributions from over 80 experts and medical professionals.

Ask The Doc: Why Exercise and Nutrition Are Important In JM with Brian Feldman MD

Ask The Doc: Why Exercise and Nutrition Are Important In JM

We are honored to share this insightful presentation and Q&A on the importance of exercise and nutrition in treating juvenile myositis with Dr. Brian Feldman of The Hospital for Sick Children and the Cure JM Clinical Care Network.

What role does exercise and nutrition play in JM treatment? When should JM patients be cleared for exercise? What effects do exercise and nutrition have on disease outcomes?

Cure JM Advocate Scholarship, 2024

Cure JM – Advocate Scholarships

The Cure JM Advocate Scholarships is a new scholarship program honoring the founding members of Cure JM’s inaugural Medical Advisory Board and pioneering JM researchers

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