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Prevalence &
Incidence:

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References:

Polyarticul
ar

1/1000 children develop

Cohort 2016 Touro University
arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic
Nevada
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis/AboutJIA/TypesofJIAinChildrenandTeenagers/Pages/PolyarticularArthritis.aspx
300,000 children in U.S.
Arthritis
http://www.rheumatology.org
diagnosed with JIA
Affects 20% of children and
teenagers with JIA
Occurs at any age, more
common in children and
teens over 10 yrs. Old
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Starts at many joints at same
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time

Symptoms:

Pain and discomfort

Fatigue
Morning stiffness
Mobility problems
Increased functional
difficulties
Joint swelling
Limping
Persistent fever

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What is Polyarticular
Arthritis?

Affects five or more joints

within first six months of
having JIA
Second most common type
of JIA
Two types: Positive
rheumatoid factor (RF)
result on blood test and
Negative (RF)
Characteristics

Possible Occupational
Therapy Treatment:

Medication
Energy conservation techniques
Physical Activity:
Aquatic, Strengthening, and
ROM exercises
Meaningful Occupations:
ADLs and IADLs