Make The New Year Happier With These Tips for Better Health
Happy New Year! As we begin the new year, many of us make resolutions to get fit. Being physically active is particularly important for individuals with bleeding disorders because in addition to helping maintain a healthy weight, exercise helps:
- Reduce the risk of bleeds by strengthening joints and muscles
- Decrease the risk of developing other chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
- Lower the risk of becoming depressed due to a chronic health condition
- Improve balance, coordination, overall physical fitness, and self-esteem
- Improve sleep quality
What Is the Right Fitness Routine for You?
To establish an exercise routine that works best for you, it is important to speak with your Hemophilia Treatment Center’s physical therapist. They will help you find the type of exercise and frequency that is best suited for you.
Many tips on how to get started are included in the exercise section of the Hemophilia Handbook. that we provide in HoG’s Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease & Platelet Disorders Handbook.
As always, follow the advice of your doctor and physical therapist regarding any exercise program.