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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.

Getting the Diagnosis. Megan Curran, MD

Getting the Diagnosis

It often takes a bit of time for children with juvenile myositis (JM) to get a proper diagnosis. This is due to the fact that

Nathanael’s Story

Nathanael was an active 7-year-old. In the summer of 2014, he played baseball under the Southern California sun, and that’s when the rash started. “He

Executive Director Update - A Season of Gratitude

Season of Gratitude

I am writing to wish you and your family the very best this Holiday Season. This time of year, especially, I am filled with deep appreciation for all that Cure JM families have accomplished to advance our mission, to improve the lives of children living with JM, and to support the doctors and researchers driving better treatments as we fight for a cure.

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