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.

The Carpenters turn Lemons to Lemonade!

The Carpenter family hopes their efforts will raise awareness for Cure JM and bring hope to families like theirs.

The community went above and beyond in showing their support for the lemonade stand.

The 1000 cups with lids the Carpenters ordered quickly cleared out as more and more lemonade was sold!

Parrish’s Story

We would like to introduce a one-of-a-kind, competitive, and determined young man, named Parrish. His story of resiliency and hope is one that will resonate with many of us in the Cure JM family. Parrish faced many challenges in his journey with JM, but found hope and support in his family and the Cure JM community. We are pleased to now share his experience to help others facing the same struggles during Myositis Awareness Month.

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