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Steps towards independence

Steps towards independence

Information to help your child or teen become more independent and take control of their own health care. Help your child take control of their… Read More
Taking JIA medications

Taking JIA medications

JIA medications come in many different forms including oral liquids or tablets, or injections. It's important to remember to give your child JIA medications when… Read More
The balancing act

The balancing act

This page describes how to balance helping your teenager while being respectful of their abilities and independence. If your teen has a JIA flare-up, find… Read More
The financial impact of JIA

The financial impact of JIA

This page describes the financial impact your teen's JIA can have on the family. It is important to communicate with your employer about what your… Read More
Physiotherapy and JIA

Physiotherapy and JIA

Physiotherapy is used to treat the effects of JIA. It can relieve symptoms such as pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or reduced physical ability.… Read More
Polyarticular JIA

Polyarticular JIA

Polyarticular (say: pah-lee-ar-tik-yoo-lur) JIA is the second most common type of JIA. It affects five or more joints within the first six months of being… Read More
Psoriatic JIA

Psoriatic JIA

Psoriasis is a skin disease. It is a scaly red rash that can develop on the scalp, behind the ears, on the eyelids, scalp, elbows,… Read More
Regular check-ups for JIA

Regular check-ups for JIA

Find out what happens during regular arthritis check-ups, how frequent they should be, and why it is important for you to attend all check-up appointments.… Read More
Relaxation with tension

Relaxation with tension

Relaxation is a way to relieve muscle tension and pain by tensing and then relaxing different groups of muscles in your body. You start in… Read More
Relaxation without tension

Relaxation without tension

In the previous page, you learned how to relax your muscles after tensing them first. You can learn to relax without tension by imagining the… Read More
Staying active

Staying active

In previous pages, you learned about physiotherapy and different exercises to manage JIA symptoms and keep your joints healthy. A key part of keeping JIA… Read More
Physical treatments for JIA

Physical treatments for JIA

There are various physical methods available to treat JIA pain including heat, cold, massage, and exercise. Learn how your child can use these techniques for… Read More
Regular eye exams for JIA

Regular eye exams for JIA

If you have JIA, regular eye exams are very important for detecting early signs of eye inflammation. Learn what happens during an eye exam. •… Read More
Starting a reward system

Starting a reward system

Learn how setting up a reward system can help your teenager accomplish new JIA management goals. Encourage your teen to accomplish new goals in JIA… Read More

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