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Most children naturally develop a pencil grip that is comfortable for them. In a classroom there are lots of ways that children hold a pencil. A pencil grip is only a problem if a child has difficulty writing legibly, at a reasonable speed, or complains of a sore or tired hand when writing. If...

The exercises in this booklet will be great to use with your child in many different situations. They can be done as part of their bedtime routine, before a hospital appointment, or during a procedure – anytime you feel appropriate. There is no right answer about when is the best time to do them....

This resource has been designed to help you remember the exercises your therapist has taught and practised with you. The exercises should be done slowly. If you have any questions, please contact your therapist: on 0114 271 7227. Finger exercises Please spend minutes doing the exercises times a day....

Putty can be used to improve movement and strength of the hand, wrist and forearm. It can be moved into various shapes to complete exercises which will be tailored to you by your therapist. The putty must be used as shown. Please only do the exercises marked. The putty is available in a range...

The best pencil grip is a comfortable grip that allows the hands and fingers to move freely when writing. Some children, however, hold their pencil very tightly and often press heavily on the page. As a result, a child may write in a slow and effortful manner and the hand may become tired and...

Problems with sleep are very common for children and young people with chronic health conditions. Sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing, and it improves your energy. Not having enough sleep can make symptoms such as pain feel worse. It can also affect your mood and reduce concentration...

Fine motor co-ordination involves the ability to control the small muscles of the body, in particular the hands. Some children and young people find fine motor activities more difficult than their peers for a number of reasons. Your child may have hypermobile joints (bendy with a weak grip). They...

Fine motor co-ordination involves the ability to control the small muscles of the body, in particular the hands. Some children find fine motor activities more difficult than their peers for a number of reasons.  Your child may have hypermobile joints (bendy with a weak grip). They will tire more...

How can I help look after my joints? When you have arthritis, it is important to look after your joints. The most important thing you can do is keep taking your medications regularly as prescribed by your Rheumatologist and nurses. As well as taking the medications, there are other things that you...

Making time in the day to take a break from activities and help your body to relax is a helpful way in managing your condition. There are lots of different ways to relax and they take practice to do. Here are some ideas you might like to try. Good resting is about: setting aside regular…...

Therapy exercises This material has been designed to help you remember the exercises your therapist has taught and practised with you. The exercises should be done slowly. If you have any problems doing the exercises please contact your therapist on the details below. Thumb exercises Thumb touches...

Therapy exercises This material has been designed to help you remember the exercises your therapist has taught and practised with you. The exercises should be done slowly. If you have any problems doing the exercises please contact your therapist on the details below Wrist exercises (active) Please...

Muscle strength of the hands and fingers increases as children grow. Everyday activities such as getting dressed, using cutlery, playing with toys or scribbling with crayons all help to develop and strengthen the muscles of the hands and fingers. Try to encourage your child to carry out everyday...

We have set up a text messaging service for our patients who are being seen in the teenage service. The number for this is: 07823 533 862. This number is for text or WhatsApp only. If you would like to speak to us over the phone, please use the contact information at the bottom of… Continue...

The majority of Rheumatology conditions can continue into adulthood. The purpose of this resource is to help parents and carers understand the transition process from children’s to adult healthcare and explain how parents and carers can support their child or young adult. Social challenges Knowing...

What is Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO)? Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO), also known as Chronic Non-infectious Osteomyelitis (CNO), is a rare condition that involves inflammation of one or more bones that can be chronic (long-term). It is a fluctuating condition,...

This resource is intended to provide rheumatology patients with information about the Homecare service. What is Homecare? Homecare is a term used describe companies that deliver medication directly to people’s homes as a more convenient option for patients with long term conditions. Before this...

Sheffield Children’s Hospital Rheumatology Service The Rheumatology Service at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital aims to support children and families with all aspects of rheumatology care. In particular, we help you to achieve and maintain the best possible health and well-being throughout your...

What happens before my steroid joint injections? A couple of weeks before your steroid joint injections you will be asked to come into hospital for a pre-operative assessment. This is to ensure that you understand what will happen when you have your joint injections, to give you an opportunity to...

General health Your teenage years are an exciting time when you go through many changes. These can include the way your body looks, what is happening at school and in your social life. Arthritis can affect many of these changes and these changes can affect your arthritis. Your Rheumatology Team will...

What is a joint injection? A joint injection is a common way to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Joint injections reduce inflammation and pain in swollen joints. Your child’s rheumatologist will insert a needle into the joint space (the space between the bones in a joint), and then...

What is a joint injection? A joint injection is a common way to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Joint injections reduce inflammation and pain in swollen joints. Your child’s rheumatologist will insert a needle into the joint space (the space between the bones in a joint), and then...

This resource is intended to provide information about the Rheumatology teenage and transition service What is transition? Transition is the process of moving your care from children’s to adult services. The purpose of transition is to: treat you more independently and more like an adult allow you...

What is juvenile iIdiopathic arthritis (JIA)? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a condition where inflammation of one or more joints happens in children under the age of 16 years old which lasts for at least 6 weeks. Inflammation can cause pain, swelling, stiffness or loss of motion in the...