From the Cochrane Library, a review of the literature was published where  the authors concluded that there was no statistically significant evidence to support that exercise improves the quality of life, pain level or functional level in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).   The authors also concluded that more research needs to be done on this topic.

Reference:  Takken T, van Brussel M, Engelbert RHH, Van der Net J, Kuis W, Helders PJM. Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005954. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005954.pub2. 

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