Surgical procedures and JIA
In some cases, you may need surgery for their arthritis or arthritis-related condition. These surgeries include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery,… Read More
Teens Taking Charge: Managing JIA Online
This page will tell you what to expect as you go through the parent pages of the Taking Charge: Managing JIA Online Program. The Taking… Read More
The effect of JIA on a child’s health
This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person,… Read More
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
The impact of JIA on parents
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA. Parents have many things to worry about when… Read More
The impact of JIA on siblings
This page describes how some children might feel if they have a brother or sister with arthritis. It also gives tips on how to help… Read More
The impact of JIA on the family
This page describes the impact arthritis can have on the family. When your teen has arthritis, it can affect your family activities, but there are… Read More
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
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
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
Self-Monitoring: How to recognise JIA symptoms
It is important to know when you need to call the doctor and how to monitor for any increase or change in your symptoms. Call… Read More
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 (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
Psychological therapy and JIA
JIA can affect your body. It can also affect your emotions or how you feel. You may experience a wide range of emotions during your… Read More
Puberty, relationships and JIA
As your body develops, so will your mind. As you get older, you will make more complicated decisions for yourself. Some of these will be… Read More
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 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
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
Speaking alone with your doctor
Here are some video clips to help you better understand the tips you learned in the last section. Watch this first clip of Brandon talking… Read More
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
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
Psychological treatments for JIA
JIA can be difficult both physically and emotionally. Find out about some emotions that may be caused by JIA, when to seek counseling or psychological… Read More
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
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