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Arthritis in Childhood

Finding the balance

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants share some of the strategies and activities they have found useful in maintaining a balanced lifestyle for their child. Sports, medication and their side-effects, as well as natural therapies are explored in detail.

View 'Finding the balance' transcript .pdf

When it all started

Clip 1 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 5:27 min 6.5 MB
Dealing with it

Clip 2 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 8:05 min 9.4 MB
Finding the balance

Clip 3 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Play 5:25 min 5.9 MB
Wonder cures and myths

Clip 4 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 2:10 min 2.7 MB
School

Clip 5 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Play 4:41 min 5.9 MB
Family & friends

Clip 6 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 3:07 min 3.8 MB
Have a life

Clip 7 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 4:27 min 5.7 MB
The next step

Clip 8 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 1:48 min 2.0 MB
Closing Thoughts

Clip 9 of 9: Arthritis in Childhood

Members Only 1:37 min 2.0 MB

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