Physical fitness in JIA
We are studying physical fitness, physical activity, physical function and quality of life in patients with JIA. One PhD student has defended her thesis based on this material, and several subprojects are ongoing. This include associations between a) visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and disease activity and adipokines, b) cardiorespiratory fitness and VAT, c) how physical exertion and exercise affect inflammatory markers and d) evaluation of the psychometric properties of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).