When Can My Child Return To Doing The Things They Enjoy After Rheumatic Fever?

When can my child return to doing the things they enjoy?

Taking it easy at first

As your child recovers from acute rheumatic fever, you might find that they become tired easily or their joints are still painful. Encourage them to take it easy and pace themselves.

Your child's rheumatic fever specialist, nurse and GP will be able to guide you on when they can return to their everyday activities and things they enjoy.

Sports and exercise

When your child has been sick and not exercising or moving around much, their body will need time to return to its normal exercise levels. Your child's healthcare professionals will be able to give you advice that is specific to your child's situation. It all depends on how severe the rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease is. It also depends on the impact it has had on their heart.

What questions can I ask my child's rheumatic fever care team about exercise?

If you want to know more about when your child can return to exercise, you can ask your child's rheumatic fever specialist, nurse or GP, the following questions:

• when can my child start light exercise?
• what does light exercise include?
• when can my child do higher-intensity strength and cardio exercise?
• what higher-intensity strength and cardio exercises does this include?
• when can my child return to playing sports?
• what sports can my child play?