Staying active and protected
Everyday life with haemophilia

Keeping active and staying protected

Staying active is essential for a healthy lifestyle, whether or not you have a bleeding disorder. For people living with haemophilia, this may help strengthen your muscles, support a healthy weight, and protect your joints.

The information here is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult with your doctor or nurse before undertaking any new physical activity or if you have any concerns or queries regarding haemophilia.

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Keeping active

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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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Haemophilia and you

A Different Future: Then and Now

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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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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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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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.
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