Joint and bleed protection
Everyday life with haemophilia

Joint & bleed protection

Managing haemophilia every day comes with its own set of challenges; however, people with haemophilia can live full lives with the right approach and treatment regime tailored to suit their individual needs.

When it comes to haemophilia joint and bleed protection, it’s important to understand that prevention is key. This section of the website includes information on how best to preserve joint function as well as various approaches and self-management strategies to handle bleeds for a better quality of life with haemophilia.

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Understanding silent bleeds

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Haemophilia and you

Haemophilia, severity and bleeds

Living with haemophilia may come with certain challenges such as the risk of bleeding and joint pain. Understanding your haemophilia is the first step towards managing the risks and living a life with fewer limitations.
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Exploring your life ahead

Reimagine your story

Living with haemophilia may often result in bleeds and joint pain, which can have an impact on everyday life. Reducing joint pain and the chance of bleeds may help you feel better and live your life with fewer limitations.
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Understanding the impact of bleeds in haemophilia

In those living with haemophilia, bleeds, both clinical and silent bleeds, may present long-term risk for damage to joints, muscles and bones. Understanding the risks is important to help protect your overall health so that you can enjoy an active life with fewer limitations.
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Understanding joint health

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Haemophilia and you

Ageing and living well with haemophilia

Ageing is a natural process that can feel daunting - but it's encouraging to know many adults with haemophilia lead full and active lives. (1)
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Exploring your life ahead

Reimagine your story

Living with haemophilia may often result in bleeds and joint pain, which can have an impact on everyday life. Reducing joint pain and the chance of bleeds may help you feel better and live your life with fewer limitations.
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Everyday life with haemophilia

Keeping on top of haemophilia joint health

Joint bleeds can be painful and frustrating and affect your mobility. But don't worry; there are things you can do to keep your joints healthy and keep doing what you like
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Managing your care

Meet a physiotherapist

David Stephenson is a physiotherapist who works at a number of haemophilia centres in the UK. Here, he discusses the role of a physiotherapist and how they can help someone achieve their goals.
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Your resources

Living with haemophilia presents unique challenges, but with the right tools and knowledge, everyday life can be managed with confidence. In this section, you'll find a variety of resources and practical advices tailored to the needs of haemophilia patients.
Breaking cycle of pain

Breaking out of the haemophilia pain cycle

To prevent or stop progression to joint damage, it is important to intervene early to stop joint bleeds and break out of the cycle of pain.
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