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Physical Activity and Sports for Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Jheel Pandya1, Lauren J Menino Rosenbluth2, Alexa B Adams1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.

HSS Journal : the Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery
|August 7, 2024
PubMed

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Physical activity is crucial for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), but guidelines for sports and exercise programs are lacking. This review synthesizes current knowledge to inform best practices for JIA management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most prevalent rheumatic condition in children.
  • Current evidence supports physical activity for JIA, yet lacks specific recommendations for sports and structured exercise.
  • No universally accepted therapeutic exercise program exists for JIA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing literature on physical activity management in children with JIA.
  • To provide recommendations for sports participation and therapeutic exercise programs.
  • To outline strategies for safe return to activity following JIA-related issues.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of pediatric rheumatology and rehabilitation studies.
  • Analysis of available evidence on physical activity, sports, and exercise for JIA.
  • Synthesis of recommendations from relevant clinical and research literature.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports physical activity for children with JIA.
  • Limited specific guidance exists for sports participation and structured exercise programs.
  • Recommendations for return to activity are derived from available literature.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for physical activity in JIA.
  • A structured approach to therapeutic exercise and sports participation is essential for managing JIA.
  • This review provides a foundation for developing best practices in pediatric rheumatology and rehabilitation.

Keywords:
exerciseinflammatory arthritis (non-rheumatoid)pediatricsphysiotherapyrehabilitationsports

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