Spend your Tuesday evenings with NHF's Education for Empowerment team. Over the course of the next four weeks, we will be presenting three of our new educational series, covering a variety of topics. Each series will contain four workshops, presented to you by our very best speakers. So grab some snacks, get comfortable, and join us virtually on Tuesday's at 7pm Eastern!
The last series is titled Move and Improve, and will focus on the management of pain, and joint and musculoskeletal health.
It's Not Too Late to Save Your Joints
Whether you have never had a joint bleed or have had more than you would like to count, it isn't too late to learn more ways to prevent future joint damage. In this presentation you will learn small steps for incorporating safe physical activity into your routine and identifying and addressing a joint bleed when it takes place.
Date: 11/30
Time: 7:00 PM
Navigating Pain
Many people with bleeding disorders find that bleeding-related pain and joint damage impact their quality of life. This session will improve understanding of how pain affects people with bleeding disorders and approaches for managing pain. It will also provide resources for communicating with your provider to ensure that pain associated with bleeding and joint damage is addressed appropriately.
Date: 12/7
Time: 7:00 PM
Playing it Safe
Staying active is imperative for people with bleeding disorders, it helps you retain and regain joint health, prevent mobility issues and lead to a better quality of life. Join this presentation to find motivation, support, and easy-to-use resources that can help you find the sport or exercise that's the right fit for you.
Date: 12/14
Time: 7:00 PM
Looking from the Outside in: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Ultrasound of the joints and muscles is slowly becoming a staple in many Hemophilia Treatment Centers to detect bleeding episodes and to follow joint health over a long time. But how does this work and what are the benefits? Participants will walk away feeling informed about this innovative technique and being able to engage with their healthcare provider about joint health.
Date: 12/21
Time: 7:00 PM
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