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Aquatic fitness training for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

T Takken1, J Van Der Net, W Kuis

  • 1University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. T.Takken@wkz.azu.nl

Rheumatology (Oxford, England)
|July 2, 2003
PubMed

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Aquatic fitness training showed no significant benefits for children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). However, the program was safe, with no adverse effects on health status in JIA patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic condition affecting children.
  • Aquatic exercise is often considered for its low-impact benefits.
  • Evidence for aquatic training's efficacy in JIA is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a supervised aquatic training program on functional ability, quality of life, joint status, and physical fitness in children with JIA.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-four children with JIA (aged 5-13 years) were randomized into an experimental (n=27) and control (n=27) group.
  • The experimental group underwent 20 supervised 1-hour aquatic training sessions.
  • Outcomes measured included functional ability, health-related quality of life, joint status, and physical fitness.

Main Results:

  • Improvements were observed in the experimental group across all measured domains compared to the control group.
  • However, none of these observed differences reached statistical significance.
  • No negative impact on health status was noted in the JIA patients participating in the aquatic program.

Conclusions:

  • The study found no statistically significant benefits of the aquatic fitness training program for children with JIA.
  • The aquatic program was deemed safe for children with JIA, as no worsening of health status was observed.
  • Further research may be needed to explore optimal aquatic interventions for JIA management.
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