The National Hemophilia Foundation is thrilled to announce that its top legislative priority in 2020, The Hemophilia SNF Access Act, was included in the end-of-year omnibus federal spending and economic relief package passed by Congress on December…
Hemophilia is a uniquely challenging and sometimes perplexing condition for physical therapists to manage and treat. Physical therapists who see patients across the lifespan may manage conditions that range from athletic injuries to frailty.…
This session will take a deep dive into identification and management of acute to chronic iliopsoas bleeds. Is the psoas to blame for all hip pain?
Total joint replacements can be performed safely in people with bleeding disorders. In this session, we will address realistic expectations, possible complications, and potential outcomes of total joint replacement surgery in patients with bleeding…
Patients are increasingly turning to cannabis-related pharmaceuticals for pain relief and management. This session will address the available evidence, and the negative or positive hype from the facts, and discuss the need for more research.…
Given relatively limited literature specifically on return to physical activity after injury for people with bleeding disorders, many physical therapists may lack competence in developing tailored recovery plans and providing prudent guidance to…
Expanding your PT evaluation skills to include the unique considerations for women with bleeding disorders.
COVID-19 vaccination guidance for people with bleeding disorders
Guidance from the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD), European Haemophilia Consortium (EHC), and U.S.…
People with bleeding disorders may have questions and concerns related to the variant coronavirus’ causing COVID-19 and the new COVID-19 vaccines, including any implications specific to their conditions.The following FAQs address some of the most…