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PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH
Volume 15, Issue 4, Pages 213-225Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1093/pch/15.4.213
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Asthma; Cystic fibrosis; Exercise; Hemophilia; JIA; Physical activity
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As a group, children with a chronic disease or disability are less active than their healthy peers. There are many reasons for suboptimal physical activity, including biological, psychological and social factors. Furthermore, the lack of specific guidelines for 'safe' physical activity participation poses a barrier to increasing activity. Physical activity provides significant general health benefits and may improve disease outcomes. Each child with a chronic illness should be evaluated by an experienced physician for activity counselling and for identifing any contraindications to participation. The present statement reviews the benefits and risks of participation in sport and exercise for children with juvenile arthritis, hemophilia, asthma and cystic fibrosis. Guidelines for participation are included.
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