Perceptions and attitudes towards gym use and physical activity in young men with haemophilia
A growing body of evidence supports the recommendation of both physiotherapy and physical activity in people with haemophilia. Physical benefits include increasing strength and flexibility and reducing the risks of osteoporosis, arthropathy, and intramuscular and joint bleeds; social benefits have a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2020-07-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Haemophilia Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00164 |
| Summary: | A growing body of evidence supports the recommendation of both physiotherapy and physical activity in people with haemophilia. Physical benefits include increasing strength and flexibility and reducing the risks of osteoporosis, arthropathy, and intramuscular and joint bleeds; social benefits have also been observed. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that people with haemophilia may still be averse to engaging with physical activity due to fears of causing bleeding, joint pain and joint damage. |
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| ISSN: | 2055-3390 |