Getting older and exercise
Haemophilia physiotherapist Abi Polus, haemophilia nurse Megan Walsh and Zev, who is an older man with severe haemophilia, come together for a fun and interesting discussion about exercising when you are getting older with haemophilia.
Arthritis
Arthritis Australia and Musculoskeletal Australia have some excellent information on their websites. There are various types of arthritis; the arthritis that arises from haemophilia that most clinically aligns is osteoarthritis.
Visit the ARTHRITIS AUSTRALIA website to find out more
Visit the MUSCULOSKELETAL AUSTRALIA website to find out more (includes support services in Victoria)
Exercise and pain
Do you fear that exercising might cause your joints more pain and damage? In this enlightening article, physiotherapist Cameron Cramey describes how movement can actually help to manage your pain and the why, how and what to do.
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Physiotherapist Cameron Cramey explains how exercise can improve knee pain in people with haemophilia.
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Exercises for people with haemophilia
WFH exercise guide
World-renowned Canadian physiotherapist Kathy Mulder has put together a resource of exercises for people with haemophilia. This is a general guide and should be used as such. Exercises are best when tailored to the individual, so individual guidance from your HTC physiotherapist is recommended.
This resource is published by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and has been linked here with permission.
© 2006 World Federation of Hemophilia https://elearning.wfh.org/resource/exercises-for-people-with-hemophilia/
Visit the WFH website to find out more
COTA strength and exercise programs
Interested in strength and fitness? Benefits from strength training for people with haemophilia include improved muscle strength, joint health, bone density and balance.
COTA provides links to strength and exercise programs for older Australians on their state and territory websites. The programs and the level of professional supervision vary from state to state so we suggest discussing your plans with your local Haemophilia Treatment Centre physiotherapist before attending.
Visit the COTA website and click on your state/territory to find out more
Hydrotherapy in haemophilia
Why is hydrotherapy so popular for older people with haemophilia? There are many benefits for exercising in water, says physiotherapist Josh Wakefield.
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Balance, bone density and falls
What is the good news about balance, bone density and falls for people with haemophilia? Physiotherapist Rebecca Dalzell gives the facts and how to reduce your risks.
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