Vertical Drop Jump Performance in Youth With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Gregor KuntzeAlberto Nettel-AguirreJulia BrooksShane EsauColleen NesbittDianne MosherMarinka TwiltSusanne BenselerJanet L RonskyCarolyn A Emery

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2021)

This study provides evidence for a stiff knee landing strategy by youth with JIA. These findings inform targets for physical therapy management to mitigate the risks of a secondary joint injury in sports participation.

Keyphrases

juvenile idiopathic arthritis
physical activity
mental health
young adults
disease activity
total knee arthroplasty
knee osteoarthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
risk assessment