Ian Cooper from the Myositis Discovery Programme discusses exercise for those with Myositis and shares TheraPutty exercise study.

Ian brings a wealth of physiotherapy experience form many years of practice and more recently Ian has been a key member of the Myositis Discovery Program and Inflammatory Myopathies Clinic at the Perron Institute in WA.

UPDATE: Ian and the team from Myositis Discovery Programme, Murdoch University, Western Australia; and Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Western Australia have just published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology ‘A pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of an at-home TheraPutty® hand exercise intervention on strength and function in adults with inclusion body myositis’

This study analysed the acceptability, tolerability and efficacy of an at-home TheraPutty® hand exercise intervention on grip strength and function in adults with IBM.

The information provided here is intended as general information only and should not be considered medical advice. Every person’s circumstances are different. You should consult your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional who understands your individual health needs before making decisions about your care or treatment.

Ian has also kindly made the following slides available from his presentation.