START DATE AND DURATION: October 2020 - December 2024Children (predominantly males) are born with haemophilia, a disorder where the blood does not clot normally, leading to bleeding into muscles and joints. As a result, muscles become weak, joints become painful and difficult to move. There is a lack of robust evidence to determine whether muscle strengthening exercise can improve long-term health outcomes for young children with haemophilia. In a random allocation, boys with haemophilia will be asked to complete a 12-week exercise routine to strengthen their leg muscles.
The research will inform future clinical guidelines, recommendations and training to deliver the intervention incorporated into the educational framework of the Haemophilia Chartered Physiotherapists Association. The project findings will help parents make informed decisions about their child's care, improving their wellbeing, quality of life and lessening disability later in life.
