d. All of the above
Proper conditioning and warm-ups are important for any active person with hemophilia. Prophylactic (preventive) factor treatments may also be necessary, especially if a person suffers repeated bleeds despite every precaution.
5. According to the National Hemophilia Foundation, which of these sports is generally NOT safe for people with hemophilia?
a. Baseball
b. Wrestling
c. Gymnastics
d. Bicycling
e. All of the above
The correct answer is: b. Wrestling
Doctors don’t always agree on which sports are best for patients with hemophilia, but a few things are clear. “Combat” sports — including wrestling, boxing, karate — are basically out. Other high-risk sports that are usually discouraged include rugby, football, and rock climbing. At the other end of the spectrum, relatively gentle sports such as golf, swimming, bicycling, and walking are considered extremely safe. Naturally, people with hemophilia will want to take common-sense precautions — gymnasts should avoid extreme maneuvers that are likely to result in injury, for example, and cyclists with hemophilia should wear shin guards and face masks in addition to a helmet.
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