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.

Love Letter to a grandparent

Love Letter to My Grandparents

Dear NaNa & PaPa, I appreciate all the love you have given me throughout my life. From the very beginning, you have been my biggest supporters, and

May 2025 Town Hall, Dr. Ardalan

Tapering Medication

Cure JM hosted a special Town Hall featuring Dr. Kaveh Ardalan, Co-Director of the Duke Children’s Myositis Center, a Cure JM Center of Excellence. The

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