Dysphagia & Myositis: Dr Julia Maclean
Myositis Meeting Presentation – Difficulties with Swallowing. 22nd May 2022


Chapter 1 of 6 about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

A movie called Father Stu was released in Australia on 12 May 2022. Check out this link: The movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver and is directed by Mel Gibson‘s partner Rosalind Ross. The film follows the true life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer turned Catholic priest suffering from IBM. Please spread the word…

Role of Physiotherapy and what is the CMAS.

IBM – What your patients may not tell you Quick Case primer in IBM

Trish has a counselling background having worked as a social worker in hospitals and community health for 40 years. Her work included counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma and loss and grief both with individuals and with families. Trish is also our NSW Coordinator. Much of her experience in hospital settings was with people who had…

Ilana Strous discusses the role of a Speech Pathologist and the supports available to Myositis members experiencing difficulty with Speech and/or Swallowing.