Ian Cooper and the Team at the Perron Institute’s Myositis Discovery Programme in WA have put together 3 exercise videos designed to assist those with Myositis.
Two of the videos focus on a range of hand exercises with the third video is a guide to exercising in water.
Our thanks to the team, and in particular Ian, for sharing this information.
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Most Myositis patients are at risk of falling. They cannot get up from the floor, may have trouble getting out of any chair; have difficulty with even a few steps; have very weak shoulders and grip; have swallowing or serious lung issues, and will not tolerate normal repetitive exercise. Be patient and proceed slowly. Take…
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