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Py S, Maylié F, Parmentier AL, Vidal C, Cuinet B, Mauny F, Lohse A, Toussirot E, Yoshimasa S, Tordi N, Binda D, Ballot-Schmit C. ATHLETIQUE: interest of an adapted physical activity program in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a feasibility and preliminary effectiveness study. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1213799. [PMID: 37441067 PMCID: PMC10333511 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1213799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Background Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is associated with joint inflammation, pain and limited joint mobility, impacting the practice of physical activities. Adapted Physical Activities (APA) are an increasingly used method of rehabilitation, but additional studies are needed to define the nature of the most appropriate physical activity for patients with JIA. The "ATHLETIQUE" project aims to evaluate the impact of a program integrating APA sessions with use of a pedometer watch, on disease activity in patients with JIA. Methods This study will be a randomized, multicenter, open-label, controlled clinical trial with 2 parallel arms. The patients included in this study will be children and adolescents with JIA, aged 6 to 17 years. The experimental group (30 patients) will participate in an APA program for 3 months and will use a pedometer watch for one year. We will evaluate and compare the change in disease activity measurements (primary objective), fatigue, pain, quality of life, level of physical activity, functional capacities, and muscle strength (secondary objectives) after 14, 26 and 50 weeks. The control group (10 patients) will undergo the same evaluations as the experimental group but will not participate in the APA program and will not wear the pedometer watch. Expected results The APA program may help to promote an active lifestyle with regular physical activity, preventing comorbidities and motor disability. Promising results on disease activity, functional capacities and quality of life would enable us to envisage a larger research program with a view to optimizing and assessing APA for children with JIA. Discussion This study will be conducted in the short and medium-term, with one-year follow-up, including 3 months of APA sessions for the experimental group. The sessions proposed during the APA program will mainly be aerobic and bodyweight exercises. Furthermore, in contrast to previous studies on this topic, our study will integrate a novel element, namely the use of a pedometer watch. This watch will help to implement strategies to address motivation. This study aims to improve physical and mental well-being, provide a basis for the design of a larger study, and propose recommendations adapted to children with JIA. Trial registration Registered with ClinicalTrials.gov under the number NCT05572424.
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- Rheumatology Department, Nord Franche-Comté Hospital, Trevenans, France
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- Inserm CIC 1431, CHU Besançon, Besançon, France
- Rhumatologie, Pôle PACTE (Pathologies Aiguës Chroniques Transplantation Éducation), CHU Besançon, Besançon, France
- Département Universitaire de Thérapeutique, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
- UMR 1098 RIGHT, Inserm, Établissement Français du Sang, Université Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Inserm CIC 1431, CHU Besançon, Besançon, France
- Laboratoire d’Exploration Fonctionnelle Clinique du Mouvement, CHU Besançon, Besançon, France
- UR 481 LINC Neurosciences and Cognition, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- PEPITE, Platform Exercise Performance Health Innovation (EPHI), Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Inserm CIC 1431, CHU Besançon, Besançon, France
- UR 481 LINC Neurosciences and Cognition, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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Nørgaard M, Herlin T. Specific Sports Habits, Leisure-Time Physical Activity, and School-Educational Physical Activity in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Patterns and Barriers. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 71:271-280. [PMID: 30354015 DOI: 10.1002/acr.23795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) may cause functional impairment and reduced time engaged in physical activity. The aim of this study was to investigate the habits of patients with JIA regarding participation in club sports, leisure-time physical activity, and school-educational physical activity and relate this to objectively measured physical activity using accelerometry and to compare the findings with those in healthy controls. METHODS Consecutive patients from the Aarhus University Hospital outpatient clinic were included. Clinical characteristics, functional ability, and exploration of specific habits in club sports, leisure-time physical activity, and school-educational physical activity (based on a standardized questionnaire) in patients were recorded and compared with those in healthy controls. The intensity and frequency of physical activity were measured by accelerometer monitoring, using ActiGraph GT1M. RESULTS Sixty-eight patients with JIA and 118 healthy control subjects were included. Despite having low disease activity, children with JIA had significantly lower accelerometry-monitored physical activity levels compared with healthy controls. The distribution of specific club sport activities was the same among patients and controls. However, the proportion of patients spending >3 hours/week participating in club sports was significantly lower than the proportion of controls, whereas no difference in time spent engaging in physical activity during leisure-time was observed. Participation in compulsory school-educational physical activity was equally high in patients and controls, although participation by patients was significantly less consistent than that by controls. Patient reports of time spent with club sport and leisure-time physical activity was significantly related to accelerometry measures, whereas this was not observed for school-educational physical activity. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate the need for structured guidance for all patients with JIA (including those with minimal disease activity) in both understanding and coping with the consequences of a low level of physical activity.
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Cavallo S, Brosseau L, Toupin-April K, Wells GA, Smith CA, Pugh AG, Stinson J, Thomas R, Ahmed S, Duffy CM, Rahman P, Àlvarez-Gallardo IC, Loew L, De Angelis G, Feldman DE, Majnemer A, Gagnon IJ, Maltais D, Mathieu MÈ, Kenny GP, Tupper S, Whitney-Mahoney K, Bigford S. Ottawa Panel Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Structured Physical Activity in the Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 98:1018-1041. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.09.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Revised: 08/15/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Bos GJFJ, Lelieveld OTHM, Armbrust W, Sauer PJJ, Geertzen JHB, Dijkstra PU. Physical activity in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis compared to controls. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2016; 14:42. [PMID: 27387754 PMCID: PMC4936199 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-016-0102-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To compare physical activity (PA) in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) with controls and to analyse the effect of disease specific factors on PA in children with JIA treated according to current treatment regimes. METHODS PA was measured with a 7-day activity diary and expressed as physical activity level (PAL). Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (hours/day) and sedentary time (hours/day) was determined. In children with JIA, medication, the number of swollen and/or painful joints, disease activity, functional ability, pain and well-being was determined. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to analyze differences in PA between JIA and controls, adjusted for influences of age, gender, season, Body Mass Index (BMI) and to analyze predictors of PA in JIA patients. RESULTS Seventy-six children with JIA (26 boys and 50 girls, mean ± SD age 10.0 ± 1.4 years) and 131 controls (49 boys and 82 girls, mean ± SD age 10.4 ± 1.2 years) participated in this study. Children with JIA had a significantly lower PAL (0.10, p = 0.01) corrected for age, BMI, gender and season. They spent less time in MVPA (0.41 h/day, p = 0.06) and had a significantly higher mean time spent in sedentary activities (0.59 h/day, p 0.02) compared to controls. The activity level of children with JIA was related to age, gender, season, feeling of well-being and pain. CONCLUSION Children with JIA have a lower PAL, spent less time in MVPA and spent more time on sedentary activities compared to controls despite current medical treatment and PA encouragement. TRIAL REGISTRATION Data of the children with JIA are from the Rheumates@work study ISRCTN92733069 .
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- G. J. F. Joyce Bos
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Beatrix Children’s Hospital, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Beatrix Children’s Hospital, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands ,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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LeBlanc CM. Participation in Leisure Activities among Canadian Children with Arthritis. A Wakeup Call for Physicians. J Rheumatol 2015; 42:909-911. [PMID: 26034228 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.150386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- Claire M LeBlanc
- Dip Sport Medicine, Associate Professor Pediatrics, McGill University; Division of Rheumatology, Montreal Children's Hospital, C504-2300 Rue Tupper, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1P3, Canada.
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Physical activity and participation in sports are important for the well being of children and youth and should be encouraged by health care providers. Individuals with chronic diseases are often less active, which can have a negative impact on their health. This article will review the effects of exercise on a few chronic medical conditions including juvenile arthritis, cystic fibrosis, and hypertension. The clinician's role in providing advice about sport participation will also be addressed.
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Sport und Bewegung bei juveniler idiopathischer Arthritis. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-012-2642-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Philpott J, Houghton K, Luke A. Physical activity recommendations for children with specific chronic health conditions: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, hemophilia, asthma and cystic fibrosis. Paediatr Child Health 2011; 15:213-25. [PMID: 21455465 DOI: 10.1093/pch/15.4.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As a group, children with a chronic disease or disability are less active than their healthy peers. There are many reasons for suboptimal physical activity, including biological, psychological and social factors. Furthermore, the lack of specific guidelines for 'safe' physical activity participation poses a barrier to increasing activity. Physical activity provides significant general health benefits and may improve disease outcomes. Each child with a chronic illness should be evaluated by an experienced physician for activity counselling and for identifing any contraindications to participation. The present statement reviews the benefits and risks of participation in sport and exercise for children with juvenile arthritis, hemophilia, asthma and cystic fibrosis. Guidelines for participation are included.
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Takken T. Physical fitness, activity and training in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.2217/phe.10.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Physical activity and fitness are increasingly recognized as important outcomes in the follow-up and treatment of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In the past, major concerns were on the detrimental effects of physical exercise; now evidence is growing on the beneficial effects of exercise. The purpose of these exercise programs is to promote a more active lifestyle and/or enhance physical fitness. This article will review the findings of recent studies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the area of physical fitness, physical activity and training. It is advised that clinicians are discussing appropriate levels of physical activity (daily participation in >60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) with their patients in clinical consultations.
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- Tim Takken
- Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Physical activity recommendations for children with specific chronic health conditions: juvenile idiopathic arthritis, hemophilia, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. Clin J Sport Med 2010; 20:167-72. [PMID: 20445355 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0b013e3181d2eddd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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As a group, children with a chronic disease or disability are less active than their healthy peers. There are many reasons for suboptimal physical activity, including biological, psychological, and social factors. Furthermore, the lack of specific guidelines for 'safe' physical activity participation poses a barrier to increasing activity. Physical activity provides significant general health benefits and may improve disease outcomes. Each child with a chronic illness should be evaluated by an experienced physician for activity counselling and for identifying any contraindications to participation. The present statement reviews the benefits and risks of participation in sport and exercise for children with juvenile arthritis, hemophilia, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. Guidelines for participation are included.
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Philpott J, Houghton K, Luke A. Les recommandations en matière d'activité physique pour les enfants ayant une maladie chronique précise : l'arthrite juvénile idiopathique, l'hémophilie, l'asthme ou la fibrose kystique. Paediatr Child Health 2010. [DOI: 10.1093/pch/15.4.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Takken T, van Brussel M, Engelbert RHH, Van der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJM. Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008; 2008:CD005954. [PMID: 18425929 PMCID: PMC8903819 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005954.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exercise therapy is considered an important component of the treatment of arthritis. The efficacy of exercise therapy has been reviewed in adults with rheumatoid arthritis but not in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of exercise therapy on functional ability, quality of life and aerobic capacity in children with JIA. SEARCH STRATEGY The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (The Cochrane Library), MEDLINE (January 1966 to April 2007), CINAHL (January 1982 to April 2007), EMBASE (January 1966 to October 2007), PEDro (January 1966 to October 2007), SportDiscus (January 1966 to October 2007), Google Scholar (to October 2007), AMED (Allied and Alternative Medicine) (January 1985 to October 2007), Health Technologies Assessment database (January 1988 to October 2007), ISI Web Science Index to Scientific and Technical Proceedings (January 1966 to October 2007) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy website (http://www.cps.uk.org) were searched and references tracked. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of exercise treatment in JIA. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Potentially relevant references were evaluated and all data were extracted by two review authors working independently. MAIN RESULTS Three out of 16 identified studies met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 212 participants. All the included studies fulfilled at least seven of 10 methodological criteria. The outcome data of the following measures were homogenous and were pooled in a meta-analysis: functional ability (n = 198; WMD -0.07, 95% CI -0.22 to 0.08), quality of life (CHQ-PhS: n = 115; WMD -3.96, 95% CI -8.91 to 1.00) and aerobic capacity (n = 124; WMD 0.04, 95% CI -0.11 to 0.19). The results suggest that the outcome measures all favoured the exercise therapy but none were statistically significant. None of the studies reported negative effects of the exercise therapy. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Overall, based on 'silver-level' evidence (www.cochranemsk.org) there was no clinically important or statistically significant evidence that exercise therapy can improve functional ability, quality of life, aerobic capacity or pain. The low number of available RCTs limits the generalisability. The included and excluded studies were all consistent about the adverse effects of exercise therapy; no short-term detrimental effects of exercise therapy were found in any study. Both included and excluded studies showed that exercise does not exacerbate arthritis. The large heterogeneity in outcome measures, as seen in this review, emphasises the need for a standardised assessment or a core set of functional and physical outcome measurements suited for health research to generate evidence about the possible benefits of exercise therapy for patients with JIA. Although the short-term effects look promising, the long-term effect of exercise therapy remains unclear.
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- T Takken
- University Medical Center Utrecht, Department of Pediatric Physical Therapy & Exercise Physiology, Room Kb 02.056.0, POBox 85090, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3508 AB.
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van Brussel M, Lelieveld OTHM, van der Net J, Engelbert RHH, Helders PJM, Takken T. Aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 57:891-7. [PMID: 17665476 DOI: 10.1002/art.22893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) with healthy controls, to determine if there were differences based on disease onset type, and to examine the relationship between aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity in children with JIA. METHODS Sixty-two patients with JIA (mean +/- SD age 11.9 +/- 2.2 years, range 6.7-15.9) participated in this study. Aerobic exercise capacity was measured using a cardiopulmonary exercise test. Anaerobic exercise capacity was measured using the Wingate Anaerobic Exercise Test (WAnT). RESULTS All patients were able to perform the cardiopulmonary exercise test and WAnT without adverse events. On average, the maximal oxygen uptake (VO(2peak)) and VO(2peak/kg) were 69.8% and 74.8%, respectively, of that predicted compared with healthy controls. Mean +/- SD power was 66.7% +/- 37.2% of that predicted compared with healthy children. Mean +/- SD peak power was 65.5% +/- 43.1% of that predicted compared with healthy children. There were significant differences between subgroups of JIA; the oligoarticular-onset group values did not significantly differ from healthy control values; the polyarticular rheumatoid factor positive-onset subgroup had the greatest impairment in both aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity. The correlations of mean power and peak power with VO(2peak) were r = 0.884 and r = 0.697, respectively (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that both the aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacity in children with JIA are significantly decreased. The WAnT might be a valuable adjunct to other assessment tools in the followup of patients with JIA.
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- M van Brussel
- University Hospital for Children and Youth Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Singh-Grewal D, Wright V, Bar-Or O, Feldman BM. Pilot study of fitness training and exercise testing in polyarticular childhood arthritis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 55:364-72. [PMID: 16739204 DOI: 10.1002/art.21996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To 1) assess the safety and feasibility of laboratory-based exercise testing in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), 2) test the safety and feasibility of a 3-month exercise program in JIA, 3) assess pain during exercise in JIA, 4) compare ratings of perceived effort (RPE) with heart rate (HR) achieved, and 5) estimate the training effect on metabolic efficiency of gait as measured by submaximal exercise testing. METHODS Nine children with JIA were enrolled in a 12-week circuit training program involving pool, stationary bicycle, treadmill, and Fitball. They underwent formal exercise testing before and after the program, underwent a full joint assessment, were administered the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire and Juvenile Arthritis Functional Status Index, and were assessed for overall quality of life and health-related quality of life. A visual analog scale was used to assess pain during testing and training, and the Borg scale was used to measure RPE. RESULTS Children with JIA were able to participate in exercise testing without any significant problems. Children with severe hip disease dropped out of the exercise program due to pain during the exercise sessions and worsened arthritis symptoms. Target HR was achieved and correlated with RPE in the bicycle and treadmill sessions. Submaximal exercise testing showed an improvement with a small to moderate effect size. CONCLUSION This study suggests that it is safe, feasible, and acceptable for children with arthritis, in the absence of severe hip involvement, to participate in formal exercise testing and structured fitness programs.
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- D Singh-Grewal
- Division of Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Alon Eliakim
- Child Health & Sports Center, Pediatric Department, Meir General Hospital, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
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Takken T, van der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJM. Physical activity and health related physical fitness in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2003; 62:885-9. [PMID: 12922964 PMCID: PMC1754667 DOI: 10.1136/ard.62.9.885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To obtain insight into the interaction between daily physical activity and components of health related physical fitness in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. METHODS Forty five patients (10 male/35 female; mean (SD) age 8.9 (2.2) years) participated in the study. Body mass, height, skinfold thickness, number of swollen joints, and joint range of motion were determined. The maximal oxygen consumption (VO(2peak)) was assessed during a graded maximal bicycle exercise test. Daily physical activity levels were measured with a Caltrac activity monitor and a parental physical activity rating (PAL) on a five point Likert scale. RESULTS Partial correlation coefficients (to control for age) between physical activity and indices of health related physical fitness showed significant relationships between Caltrac motion counts and absolute VO(2peak) (r=0.31) and relative VO(2peak) (r=0.34), but not with the indices of body composition. There was also a significant correlation between PAL and relative VO(2peak) (r=0.33). CONCLUSIONS Physical activity was significantly related to cardiorespiratory fitness but not to body composition in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A longitudinal follow up should show whether an active lifestyle protects for loss of aerobic fitness in this patient group.
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- T Takken
- Department of Paediatric Physical Therapy, University Hospital for Children and Youth Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Klepper SE. Exercise and fitness in children with arthritis: evidence of benefits for exercise and physical activity. ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM 2003; 49:435-43. [PMID: 12794801 DOI: 10.1002/art.11055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Susan E Klepper
- Program in Physical Therapy, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA
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- M V Hurley
- King's College London, Rehabilitation Research Unit, Kings Healthcare (Dulwich), UK.
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Takken T, van der Net J, Helders PJ. Do junvenile idiopathic arthritis patients benefit from an exercise program? A pilot study. ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM 2001; 45:81-5. [PMID: 11308067 DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(200102)45:1<81::aid-anr88>3.0.co;2-i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- T Takken
- Department of Pediatric Physical Therapy, University Hospital for Children and Youth, Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Vuori I. Exercise and physical health: musculoskeletal health and functional capabilities. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT 1995; 66:276-285. [PMID: 8775582 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.1995.10607912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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An adequately functioning musculoskeletal system is a key factor for functional capacity, independence, and good quality of life. Impaired functional capacity and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal organs are one of the most prevalent and increasing sources of morbidity and suffering. Physical activity positively influences most structural components of the musculoskeletal system that are related to functional capabilities and the risk of degenerative diseases. Physical activity also has the potential to postpone or prevent prevalent musculoskeletal disorders, such as mechanical low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and osteoporosis and related fractures. Exercise can contribute to the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders and recovery from orthopedic surgery. A substantial part of the age-related decline in functional capabilities is not due to aging per se but to decreased and insufficient physical activity. Physical activity has great potential to favorably influence both the normal and pathological structures, functions, and processes. Musculoskeletal benefits of physical activity can be attained by people of all ages and with various diseases. This potential is substantial because many benefits are gained by activity which is moderate in amount and intensity. Scientific evidence is sufficient to recommend regular lifelong physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle for everyone in order to enhance musculoskeletal health and functions for individual and population levels. However, several important issues regarding the effects, effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of exercise to improve various aspects of musculoskeletal health and functional capabilities need further research.
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- I Vuori
- Urho Kaleva Kekkonen Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland.
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