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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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.

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.

Tools library and support

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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