Joint and bleed protection
Everyday life with haemophilia

Joint & bleed protection

Managing haemophilia day-to-day can bring its own challenges, but with the right approach and a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs, people with haemophilia can lead fulfilling lives.

Understanding joint health and bleed protection is an important part of living well with haemophilia. Joint health refers to maintaining comfortable, mobile and well-functioning joints, while microbleeds are very small bleeds within a joint that may occur without obvious symptoms but can contribute to damage over time. This section explores how to preserve joint function, alongside practical approaches and self-management strategies for handling bleeds and supporting a better quality of life.

The information here is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. If you have any concerns or queries regarding haemophilia, please speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse
 

 

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Understanding silent bleeds

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Everyday life with haemophilia

Understanding how bleeds affect life with haemophilia

For people living with haemophilia, bleeds — whether you notice them or not — can lead to lasting problems with your joints, muscles and bones. It's important to be aware of these risks to help look after your health and make the most of life, with fewer restrictions.
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Looking ahead to your future

Reimagine your journey

Living with haemophilia can lead to bleeds and joint pain which may affect your daily life. Managing joint pain and reducing the risk of bleeds could help you feel better and enjoy life with fewer restrictions.

Whether it is playing sports with friends, dancing the night away at a concert, hiking or doing everyday activities like walking the dog without concern, these are actions which, for many, can be achieved without being compromised by haemophilia. Understanding how to improve your protection from bleeds and engage in more meaningful conversations with your doctor may help you identify personal goals.
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Haemophilia and you

Haemophilia, severity, and bleeding episodes

Living with haemophilia can bring some challenges, like an increased risk of bleeding and joint pain. Learning about your haemophilia is the first step to managing these risks and helping you live life with fewer limitations.
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Understanding joint health

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Looking ahead to your future

Move with confidence

Living with haemophilia can affect how you feel about being active. You may be managing pain, joint problems, previous bleeds or uncertainty about trying something new.
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Building physical and mental resilience

The information here is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. If you have any concerns or queries regarding haemophilia, please speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse
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Everyday life with haemophilia

Talking Honestly About Movement, Joints and Mental Health

These are individual experiences. People living with haemophilia should speak to their doctor, nurse, pharmacist or haemophilia care team before making changes to their physical activity or treatment routine.
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Looking ahead to your future

‘Mountains We Carry; Mountains We Climb’

‘Mountains We Carry; Mountains We Climb’ shares the uplifting journey of people from all parts of the haemophilia community, as they come together to take on Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in the Alps.

This inspiring expedition is an important reminder to us that, with the support of others, it is possible to take steps towards personal goals, no matter how big or small.
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Haemophilia and you

Growing older and living well with haemophilia

Ageing is a natural part of life, and although it can seem overwhelming at times, it’s reassuring to know that many adults living with haemophilia can enjoy fulfilling and active lives.
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Managing your care

Meet a physiotherapist

David Stephenson is a physiotherapist who works at several haemophilia centres across the UK. In this article, he talks about the role of a physiotherapist and how they can support someone in reaching their goals.
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Looking ahead to your future

Reimagine your journey

Living with haemophilia can lead to bleeds and joint pain which may affect your daily life. Managing joint pain and reducing the risk of bleeds could help you feel better and enjoy life with fewer restrictions.

Whether it is playing sports with friends, dancing the night away at a concert, hiking or doing everyday activities like walking the dog without concern, these are actions which, for many, can be achieved without being compromised by haemophilia. Understanding how to improve your protection from bleeds and engage in more meaningful conversations with your doctor may help you identify personal goals.
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Your resources

Living with haemophilia comes with its own set of challenges, but with the right support and information, daily life can be managed confidently. In this section, you’ll find a range of resources and practical advice designed especially for people living with haemophilia.
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Breaking free from the cycle of pain in haemophilia

Acting early to stop joint bleeds can help reduce the risk of joint damage and break the cycle of pain.

Joint damage and ongoing pain can have a wide impact on daily life, including relationships, physical activity, sleep, work and mental wellbeing.
For more information, see the infographic below.
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