T Takken1, J van der Net, P J M Helders. 1. Department of Pediatric Physical Therapy, University Hospital for Children and Youth 'Hat Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis', University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. t.takken@wkz.azu.nl
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between aerobic and anaerobic physical fitness and functional ability in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS: Eighteen children with JIA (age 7 to 14 yr., 3 male/15 female) performed a maximal aerobic exercise test and a Wingate anaerobic exercise test. Functional ability was concurrently assessed using the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ). RESULTS: A low relationship between aerobic fitness and functional ability was found (r = 0.0 to 0.4, p > 0.05, except for eating r = 0.46, p < 0.05). The correlations between anaerobic physical fitness and functional ability in JIA patients were strong (r = 0.5 to 0.75, p < 0.05). This indicated a good relationship between anaerobic fitness and functional ability. CONCLUSION: The strong association between anaerobic physical fitness and functional ability showed the importance of anaerobic physical fitness for children with JIA.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between aerobic and anaerobic physical fitness and functional ability in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS: Eighteen children with JIA (age 7 to 14 yr., 3 male/15 female) performed a maximal aerobic exercise test and a Wingate anaerobic exercise test. Functional ability was concurrently assessed using the Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ). RESULTS: A low relationship between aerobic fitness and functional ability was found (r = 0.0 to 0.4, p > 0.05, except for eating r = 0.46, p < 0.05). The correlations between anaerobic physical fitness and functional ability in JIA patients were strong (r = 0.5 to 0.75, p < 0.05). This indicated a good relationship between anaerobic fitness and functional ability. CONCLUSION: The strong association between anaerobic physical fitness and functional ability showed the importance of anaerobic physical fitness for children with JIA.
Authors: Natalie J Shiff; Rollin Brant; Jaime Guzman; David A Cabral; Adam M Huber; Paivimm Miettunen; Johannes Roth; Rosie Scuccimarri; Nathalie Alos; Stephanie A Atkinson; Jean Paul Collet; Robert Couch; Elizabeth A Cummings; Peter B Dent; Janet Ellsworth; John Hay; Kristin Houghton; Roman Jurencak; Bianca Lang; Maggie Larche; Claire Leblanc; Celia Rodd; Claire Saint-Cyr; Robert Stein; David Stephure; Shayne Taback; Frank Rauch; Leanne M Ward Journal: Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) Date: 2013-01 Impact factor: 4.794