Can I Play?

• Published in: Pediatric annals Vol. 43; no. 12; pp. e316 - e324
• Main Authors: LeBlanc, Claire M A, Lands, Larry C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States SLACK INCORPORATED 01.12.2014
• Subjects: Adolescent; Arthritis, Juvenile - physiopathology; Body Composition; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Chronic illnesses; Cystic Fibrosis - physiopathology; Exercise; Female; Genetic Disorders; Humans; Male; Muscular Strength; Obesity; Obesity - physiopathology; Pain; Pediatrics; Physical Education; Physical Fitness; Preschool Children; Scientific Concepts; Self Concept; Self Efficacy; Sports; Visual Impairments
• ISSN: 0090-4481; 1938-2359
• DOI: 10.3928/00904481-20141124-11

Physical activity and participation in sports are important for the well being of children and youth and should be encouraged by health care providers. Individuals with chronic diseases are often less active, which can have a negative impact on their health. This article will review the effects of exercise on a few chronic medical conditions including juvenile arthritis, cystic fibrosis, and hypertension. The clinician’s role in providing advice about sport participation will also be addressed. Physical activity and participation in sports are important for the well being of children and youth and should be encouraged by health care providers. Individuals with chronic diseases are often less active, which can have a negative impact on their health. This article will review the effects of exercise on a few chronic medical conditions including juvenile arthritis, cystic fibrosis, and hypertension. The clinician’s role in providing advice about sport participation will also be addressed. [[ Pediatr Ann. 2014;43(12):e316–e324.]