Assessing joint damage in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Guide for prescribing physical exercise with the juvenile arthritis damage index

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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 113152
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.113152

Assessing joint damage in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Guide for prescribing physical exercise with the juvenile arthritis damage index

Wlaldemir Roberto Dos Santos

Wlaldemir Roberto Dos Santos, School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, Recife 50100-130, Brazil

Author contributions: Dos Santos WR was responsible for the conception, preparation, literature review, and finalization of this manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest relevant to this manuscript.

Corresponding author: Wlaldemir Roberto Dos Santos, Adjunct Professor, School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, 310 Arnóbio Marques St, Santo Amaro, Recife 50100-130, Brazil. wlaldemir.santos@upe.br

Received: August 18, 2025
Revised: September 11, 2025
Accepted: December 24, 2025
Published online: March 9, 2026
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Core Tip: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can lead to irreversible structural and functional damage. The juvenile arthritis damage index (JADI) emerges as a valuable tool for assessing long-term joint involvement and guiding therapeutic strategies. In addition to predicting pharmacological response, JADI offers specific advantages over disease activity scores-such as juvenile arthritis disease activity score-because it reflects irreversible damage rather than active inflammation, making it particularly relevant for long-term rehabilitation planning. Beyond predicting pharmacological response, JADI enables the identification of patients with established lesions who require tailored rehabilitation. Early integration of individualized physical exercise and physiotherapy with medical treatment may restore function, prevent further deterioration, and enhance adherence. Incorporating JADI into clinical practice optimizes exercise prescription, mobility, and quality of life in patients with JIA.