# Arthritis-Correcting Toys 'Monstars' Toys Work to Help Children Suffering from Juvenile Arthritis By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monstars References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/06/juvenile-arthritis-monstas-toys-for-arthritis.html) & [shirley.is](http://www.shirley.is/) Monstars is a unique set of toys designed specifically to held children suffering with juvenile arthritis. The toys aid to relieve pain and encourage the necessary exercises required for the child's joints. Shirley Rodriguez is the designer of Monstars. She wanted to create a fun way for children to perform their [pain-relieving exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls) without getting bored. The toys are child-sized to fit the young sufferer's hands and they come in a variety of [fun colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moj-moj). There are three toys that cater to the three different types of arthritis. The pink toy works with knuckle presses, the orange toy works for finger squeezes and the blue toy works for wrist rotations. [Arthritis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arthritis-awareness-month) is a disease typically found among elderly people, however, young children can also suffer from the joint-affecting discomfort. The only way to relieve pain and suffering is to ensure consistent and repetitive exercises. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Arthritis Relief Toys:** Designing toys with specific exercises to relieve joint pain in children. - **Pediatric Medical Devices:** Creating medical devices that are customized for children. - **Kid-friendly Healthcare Solutions:** Developing healthcare solutions for children that are fun and engaging. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Creating toys that serve both as entertainment and a medical tool. - **Healthcare Industry:** Developing customized healthcare solutions for young arthritis patients. - **Medical Device Industry:** Creating child-sized medical devices for pediatric patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medical Preparation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-preparation-toy.md) - [Baby-Focused Learning Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchstick-monkey.md) - [Anxiety Relief Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worry-monster.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Animal-Inspired Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-the-fine-motor-hedgehog-fidget-friend.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Light-Powered Joint Support Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reviiv-move-light-therapy-device.md)