Juveniilne idiopaatiline artriit ja füsioteraapia
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Tartu Health Care Collage
In general
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) - the
most common form of arthritis in
children and adolescents
Autoimmune disorder
Commonly occurs in children from the
ages of 7 to 12
First defined in the first half of the 16th
century
Treatment includes: education, medical
treatment, physical therapy,
occupational therapy
Symptoms
Non-specific
Lethargy, reduced
physical activity,
and poor appetite
Pain
Persistent
swelling of the