1045-1215 | Saturday 9 October, 2021
Chaired by Abi Polus, in 'Concurrent 6 – Getting stronger safely' we delve into the research behind exercise for boys and men with haemophilia, and how we can more effectively make use of our time at the gym. These sessions were presented at the 20th Australian Conference on Haemophilia, VWD and Rare Bleeding Disorders, held virtually on 8-9 October 2021. Watch the recording below.
Research into exercise for boys with haemophilia (DOLPHIN-II Trial)
Dr David Stephensen
Physiotherapist, the Kent Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, and the Haemophilia Centre at the Royal London Hospital, United Kingdom
Less is more – getting the most out of limited time in the gym
Presented by Dr Mervyn Travers
Senior Research Scholar, School of Physiotherapy, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Perth, WA
Panel discussion and Q&A
Presented by Abi Polus, Tim and Alison Morris
Looking for more information?
Visit the below resources to learn more about getting stronger safely with a bleeding disorder.
- 2021 Conference Report: Exercise and resistance training
Johanna Newsom | 13 December 2021 | National Haemophilia no 216 - On the move with haemophilia (PDF)
Bleeding Disorders Publications | Haemophilia Foundation Australia website - Sport and exercise for girls and young women with bleeding disorders (PDF)
Bleeding Disorders Publications | Haemophilia Foundation Australia website