Have you considered the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of bleeding disorders?
Did you know that Von Willebrand's disease is the most common bleeding disorder in humans and that muscle and joint bleeding are an important problem for people with this disease?
There are many other blood diseases that can affect the body's musculoskeletal system. This has a significant impact on an individual's wellbeing and ability to participate in daily activities. To work effectively with sufferers, you need to understand the physiology and pathophysiology of the blood, as well as the common blood disorders associated with them that can affect children and adults.
This brand new and exciting series of courses will walk you through everything you need to know as a physical therapist when treating someone with Von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia, Thalassemia, and Sick Cell Anemia. The courses are given by Alaa Kora, a physical therapist who specializes in pediatric haematological disorders and rehabilitation.
An Introduction to Blood Physiology and Blood Disorders
Blood is essential for human performance
The role of physiotherapy in Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrands is the most common bleeding disorder
The role of physiotherapy in Van Willebrand disease
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that can cause bleeding in various parts of the body, and physiotherapy is an essential part of treating the problems it causes . Bleeding is common in the joints and muscles, and appropriate physiotherapeutic management of these problems depends on whether they are in the acute, subacute, or chronic phase of recovery.
Bleeding often occurs in or around joints
Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia
Find out what improves the symptoms of sickle cell anemia
