Re: Skating, tennis and in-soles.

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We always encouraged to play whatever he felt he could handle. We were

told by the dr that if he had arthritis in his hips he should not play a sport

which requires a lot of running. She said that the pounding could cause the hip

to deteriorate faster. As did not have it in his hip joints, he was free

to play whatever. I would speak with dr to see if he/she believes restrictions

are necessary. Most of the kids on the list do play some type of sport, even if

they have days when it causes more pain. Michele ( 23, spondy)

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Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 2:48 PM

Subject: Skating, tennis and in-soles.

Do any of your kids skate?

We just bought Rose some rollerskates because her brother was skating and she

was begging for them. I got every kind of pad possible and head gear for her.

She has always been one to fall a lot just walking. So I'm not surprised she is

falling a lot on skates. Are all these falls going to exerbate her JRA? It

definitely isn't the sport that I would have chosen for her, but right now she

is doing extremely well, so I thought why limit her activity? The only problem

is all of the falling.

Also previous to the JRA diagnosis, she enjoyed tennis. We have been staying

away from the sport because I thought the running on a hard surface wouldn't be

that good for her. Anyone's opinion here?

Also, when she was seeing a physical therapist, she recommended in-soles in her

shoes which are really costly especially since she is 11 and is growing. Has

anyone used these and are they worth the money?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Jo

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my 6 yr old daughter went skating for the first time this winter, I was soooo

nervous , and scared to death, since her Arthritis is not well controlled right

now... She did well and stayed out for longer then I had figured she would...and

surprised that she did not complain too much, but by that night she was sore and

sooo stiff. It is hard to know what your child can handle until you let them and

it sucks to see them in pain after doing something so normal as skating . I know

I cannot protect her from everything and you have to let them try . But at what

cost eh ?

mom to Sophie( 6yrs old with JIA )

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> Do any of your kids skate?

>

> We just bought Rose some rollerskates because her brother was skating and she

was begging for them. I got every kind of pad possible and head gear for her.

She has always been one to fall a lot just walking. So I'm not surprised she is

falling a lot on skates. Are all these falls going to exerbate her JRA? It

definitely isn't the sport that I would have chosen for her, but right now she

is doing extremely well, so I thought why limit her activity? The only problem

is all of the falling.

>

> Also previous to the JRA diagnosis, she enjoyed tennis. We have been staying

away from the sport because I thought the running on a hard surface wouldn't be

that good for her. Anyone's opinion here?

>

> Also, when she was seeing a physical therapist, she recommended in-soles in

her shoes which are really costly especially since she is 11 and is growing.

Has anyone used these and are they worth the money?

>

> Thanks in advance for your responses.

>

> Jo

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jo,

My 12 year old son with poly JIA just started ice skating this winter. He's

really developed a love for it, and like you it makes me very nervous. My

husband insists that we can't take everything that brings him joy away from him

just because he may get hurt. Personally, I cringe each time he goes. It's

probably more because I fell on ice skates while skating with him and broke my

ankle/leg and ended up with surgery...a plate and 7 screws! It was such an easy

fall too...my foot went underneath me as I hit the ground so my body weight (110

lbs) broke my fibula in half. I guess your only consolation is that roller

skates are a little more stable than ice skates. Also, my son's physical

therapist recommended inserts (orthotics) as well. They've made such a huge

difference. I'm assuming that an orthotist will be molding them to your

daughter's feet and then they'll replace the insoles in her shoes. From our

experience they are well worth the money!

Good luck,

From: melaniescott79@...

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 00:05:25 +0000

Subject: Re: Skating, tennis and in-soles.

my 6 yr old daughter went skating for the first time this winter, I was soooo

nervous , and scared to death, since her Arthritis is not well controlled right

now... She did well and stayed out for longer then I had figured she would...and

surprised that she did not complain too much, but by that night she was sore and

sooo stiff. It is hard to know what your child can handle until you let them and

it sucks to see them in pain after doing something so normal as skating . I know

I cannot protect her from everything and you have to let them try . But at what

cost eh ?

mom to Sophie( 6yrs old with JIA )

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> Do any of your kids skate?

>

> We just bought Rose some rollerskates because her brother was skating and she

was begging for them. I got every kind of pad possible and head gear for her.

She has always been one to fall a lot just walking. So I'm not surprised she is

falling a lot on skates. Are all these falls going to exerbate her JRA? It

definitely isn't the sport that I would have chosen for her, but right now she

is doing extremely well, so I thought why limit her activity? The only problem

is all of the falling.

>

> Also previous to the JRA diagnosis, she enjoyed tennis. We have been staying

away from the sport because I thought the running on a hard surface wouldn't be

that good for her. Anyone's opinion here?

>

> Also, when she was seeing a physical therapist, she recommended in-soles in

her shoes which are really costly especially since she is 11 and is growing. Has

anyone used these and are they worth the money?

>

> Thanks in advance for your responses.

>

> Jo

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the replies. So I guess I'm not the only nervous one. I guess

I'll just have to see what happens. Sorry to hear you about your surgery,

. As far as the in-soles, the therapist recommended ready made ones, I

can't recall the company at this point. Jo

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> > Do any of your kids skate?

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> > We just bought Rose some rollerskates because her brother was skating and

she was begging for them. I got every kind of pad possible and head gear for

her. She has always been one to fall a lot just walking. So I'm not surprised

she is falling a lot on skates. Are all these falls going to exerbate her JRA?

It definitely isn't the sport that I would have chosen for her, but right now

she is doing extremely well, so I thought why limit her activity? The only

problem is all of the falling.

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> > Also previous to the JRA diagnosis, she enjoyed tennis. We have been staying

away from the sport because I thought the running on a hard surface wouldn't be

that good for her. Anyone's opinion here?

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> > Also, when she was seeing a physical therapist, she recommended in-soles in

her shoes which are really costly especially since she is 11 and is growing. Has

anyone used these and are they worth the money?

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> > Thanks in advance for your responses.

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> > Jo

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