There is no standard course of treatment to slow or stop the progression of the disease. sIBM patients do not reliably respond to anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant, or immunomodulatory medications. Management is symptomatic. Prevention of falls is an important consideration. Specialized exercise therapy may supplement treatment to enhance quality of life. Physical therapy is recommended to teach the patient a home exercise program, to teach how to compensate during mobility-gait training with an assistive device, transfers and bed mobility.
Inclusion body myositis
Dermatomyositis
Nemaline myopathy
Polymyositis
Dermatopolymyositis
Centronuclear myopathy
Hereditary inclusion body myopathy
Brody myopathy