Aerobic fitness and physical activity in patients with HLA-B27 positive juvenile spondyloarthropathy that is inactive or in remission.

Abstract

These data suggest that some patients have an impairment of their AF long after arthritis has ceased, which is likely attributable to psychological factors. Changes in the heart and skeletal muscle might also contribute to the lower AF. Participation in physical exercise is encouraged especially in older or "anxious" patients with inactive JSpA.