Another risk is when a child keeps a joint from moving to avoid pain, this can weaken and shorten muscles causing a deformity over time. A balance between normal activity and rest is necessary. This will avoid fatigue and excessive stress on affected joints. To maintain a healthy attitude, do not isolate a child from his or her normal routine. The outlook for juvenile arthritis is often better than that for an adult with arthritis.
Many children recover completely.
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