Select the most accurate statement about exercise and children.
A) Children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy should participate in intense regular exercise to improve muscle bulk and slow the progression of the disease.
B) Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis should only perform non-weight-bearing exercises to avoid increasing joint pain.
C) Children with cerebral palsy typically have poor aerobic and muscular endurance.
D) Children with Ehler's Danlos syndrome should not participate in sports due to risk of joint damage.

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Well-planned, regular exercise is beneficial for children with DMD and JIA working within the guidelines listed in the chapter. Children with EDS can participate in sporting activities; however, the therapist should work with the family to determine the sports that meet the child's interest and prevent joint damage. Contact sports should be avoided. Children with CP typically move much less than able-bodied peers and therefore have poor endurance.

Select the Most Accurate Statement About Exercise and Children