Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common chronic childhood inflammatory diseases that is characterized by permanent joint inflammation attributable to immune system disturbance.
Therapeutic exercises play an essential role as a non-pharmacologic treatment for children with JIA. It has effectively been used to reduce pain, improve muscular function, increase physical activity and promote quality of life in children with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Clinical Pilates exercise is usually perceived as enjoyable activity by children with JIA, thereby, it can help them be more active for extended periods without causing discomfort while also allowing them to control their breathing and avoid becoming fatigued.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
Mat, Pilates band or elastic bands, and Pilate's ball
pain relief, increasing flexibility, and mobility, improving muscle strength
Outpatient Clinic of College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Pain assessment
measured using visual analog scale. A score of zero means no pain, while a score often means significant pain.
Time frame: at baseline
Pain assessment
measured using visual analog scale. A score of zero means no pain, while a score often means significant pain.
Time frame: after 12 weeks
Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment
assessed using electromagnetic cycle ergometer with electronic braking
Time frame: at baseline
Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment
assessed using electromagnetic cycle ergometer with electronic braking
Time frame: after 12 weeks
Functional ability assessment
assessed using The Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire
Time frame: at baseline
Functional ability assessment
assessed using The Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire
Time frame: after 12 weeks
health-related quality of life
assessed using The self-report Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
Time frame: at baseline
health-related quality of life
assessed using The self-report Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
Time frame: after 12 weeks
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