It is crucial that patients with juvenile arthritis stay active throughout their childhood for a better chance at building stronger bones, according to DMOS Orthopaedic Centers.
The organization, based in based in Des Moines, Iowa, has shared some basic information about the importance of activity in the daily lives of children in anticipation of World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day on Oct. 19.
The Indiana Athletic Trainers Association has also shared a tweet and link to aid in awareness for the day.
In recognition of World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day, Healio has compiled five recent stories