Myositis Clinic

The Myositis clinic is a sub-specialty, multi-disciplinary clinic providing complex care to patients with inflammatory muscle conditions. It is a provincial centre of excellence and a referral source for adolescents with juvenile myositis. It encompasses a unique collaboration with Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Allied health and other cross-disciplinary specialty clinics to provide holistic, one-point, patient-centered care.

The clinic is part of the Myopathy program that also involves rich educational activities, training both Canadian and International medical residents from various disciplines. The program also spearheads research activities with multiple related publications and presentations. In addition, the Myopathy program includes the development of a unique Myositis rehabilitation program in collaboration with Providence Healthcare, providing both in-patient as well as out-patient care, along with promoting better access and resources for patients with muscle conditions.