Exercise used to be off-limits to people with hemophilia. As late as the early 1960s, doctors worried that something as gentle as walking or a jog through the park could trigger internal bleeding. Today, people with hemophilia are hitting the gyms and playing just about everything except rough contact sports. They're having fun, staying fit, and enjoying all of the other standard benefits of exercise. And far from putting their bodies at risk, they're actually taking control of their disease. How much do you know about exercise and hemophilia? Take this short quiz to find out.
First published Jul 22, 2003
Last updated Jul 23, 2007
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