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Physiotherapy Treatments in Musculoskeletal Pathologies Associated with Haemophilia
- Source :
- Hämostaseologie. 38:141-149
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2018.
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Abstract
- SummaryThe aim of this study is to offer physiotherapists a synthesis of the main therapeutic tools available for the treatment of musculoskeletal pathologies in patients with haemophilia, according to the scientific literature. Although bleeds are recognised as no longer being a cause of death for people with haemophilia, the accompanying musculoskeletal injuries now represent the main problem associated with this disorder. There is a lack of clear guidelines to date regarding the physiotherapy treatment of these disorders. We performed a keyword searches of Pubmed, Scopus, Sciencedirect, Cochrane and PEDro databases. In total, 555 references were retrieved, of which only 55 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Publications were grouped by the main symptoms caused by haemophilia and the physiotherapy treatments available. The literature reviewed shows that physiotherapists have a range of therapeutic tools at their disposal for the treatment of the main musculoskeletal disorders suffered by patients with haemophilia. Physiotherapy interventions act upon inflammation and pain, as well as favouring the reabsorption of haematomas, preventing muscle fibrosis and joint ankylosis and recovering the joint range from prior to the lesions. Also, these interventions help prevent muscle atrophy and provide patients with the optimal physical conditions for facing the small and repetitive injuries that, over time, can have a detrimental effect on their quality of life. Conclusion: Haemophilic patients suffer from a series of musculoskeletal disorders, which are associated with important functional disability. Physiotherapy and adapted sports are essential for decreasing disability and improving the quality of life of affected patients.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Inclusion (disability rights)
business.industry
Psychological intervention
MEDLINE
Hematology
030204 cardiovascular system & hematology
Haemophilia
medicine.disease
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Quality of life
medicine
Physical therapy
In patient
business
Muscle fibrosis
030215 immunology
Cause of death
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 25675761 and 07209355
- Volume :
- 38
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Hämostaseologie
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........7158813d533d2c4c2185a482ad129493