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.

Abatacept Trial concludes with favorable results in JM treatment

Abatacept Trial Concludes With Favorable Results In JM Treatment

A clinical trial treating patients with juvenile myositis with the drug abatacept resulted in lower disease activity and clinically significant responses in most patients. The

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The Importance of Exercise in Juvenile Myositis

Explore the importance of exercise in the management of juvenile myositis. Presented by Sue Maillard, a specialist physiotherapist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.

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