Exercise Program to Improve Balance in Hemophilic Patients

Effectiveness of an Exercise Program to Improve Balance and Dual Task in Hemophilic Patients. Clinical Trial

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a program of physiotherapy exercises to train the balance and dual task in adults patients with hemophilia

The objective of the study is to create an exercise program to improve the static and dynamic balance in hemophilic patient. In addition, the effect of the exercise program on dual task, functionality, proprioception, QoL, risk of falls and the kinesiophobia will be analyzed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of haemophilia A or B
• Willingness to exercise twice a week during the training program and to complete the pre- and post-program evaluations
• Approval by their hematologist to participate in the exercise program
• With hemostatic coverage supervised by your hematologist.
• Age between 18 and 60 years
• Informed consent signed.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non adherence to instruction on proper exercise technique
• Surgical procedures performed 6 months prior to or during the exercise program
• A major bleeding episode that posed a risk or prevented exercise
• Need for major surgery
• Suffer from dizziness
• Withdrawal of informed consent
• Acquired hemophilia