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Best Spring Sports for Kids With juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Health Central – Krista Bennett DeMaio

Sunny skies and outdoor sports go hand-in-hand, but what if you are a kid with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an autoimmune disease marked by flares of stiff and swollen joints? Or just the concerned parent of one? If your young athlete has this sometimes painful condition, there’s no reason she or he must stay benched for the season—not even during warm weather months, when heat can sometimes lead to increased inflammation. Learn why sports can benefit your JIA kid (and which ones are best).

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