EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE HAEMOPHILIA

Recurring bleeding lead to artropathy with disability. In the past sports and physical activity was denied to children with severe haemophilia for the risk of trauma. Nowadays the preventive administration of lack factor (prophylaxis regimen) guarantees a good hemostatic coverage. Children in prophylaxis will be encouraged to practice sports. The movement strengthens bones and muscles preventing displaced articular motions. Moreover children during physical activity play with peer favoring social integration. Unfortunately Italian law for sports medicine certification is not clear if children with haemophilia (in prophylaxis) can play sports in organized trainings and competition.