Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Children and teens with arthritis are sometimes less active then their healthier friends because of pain, stiff and sore joints. In addition to the arthritis other factors such as personal (e.g. their motivation to play sports) and environmental (e.g. access to community facilities) characteristics may limit their involvement in physical activities. By identifying these potential factors doctors, nurses and rehabilitation professionals may be better equipped in guiding and promoting a more active lifestyle for these children. We highlighted the possible impact of these factors.