Posturographic analysis of balance control in patients with haemophilic arthropathy

Musculoskeletal disorders in haemophiliacs represent the highest percentage of lesions, giving rise to haemophilic arthropathy (HA) which predominantly affects lower limbs, influencing postural control, standing and walking. Leading a sedentary lifestyle seems to influence strength and muscular resi...

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Published in:Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia 2008-03, Vol.14 (2), p.329-335
Main Authors: GALLACH, J. E., QUEROL, F., GONZÁLEZ, L. M., PARDO, A., AZNAR, J. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Analysis of Variance
balance
Case-Control Studies
centre of pressure
haemophilia
haemophilic arthropathy
Hemarthrosis - complications
Hemarthrosis - physiopathology
Hemarthrosis - psychology
Hemophilia A - complications
Hemophilia A - physiopathology
Hemophilia A - psychology
Humans
Physical Examination - methods
Postural Balance
Posture
proprioception exercises
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Summary:Musculoskeletal disorders in haemophiliacs represent the highest percentage of lesions, giving rise to haemophilic arthropathy (HA) which predominantly affects lower limbs, influencing postural control, standing and walking. Leading a sedentary lifestyle seems to influence strength and muscular resistance in haemophiliacs which, in turn, are related to articular stability and the prevention of articular degenerative processes. The objective of this work was to study alterations in balance to subsequently evaluate the appropriate therapeutics and how this influences the development of arthropathy. Twenty‐five haemophiliacs with HA, 25 haemophiliacs without HA (NHA) and 25 healthy control subjects (CTL) took part in this study. Tests were performed on a force platform and the subjects remained as still as possible for 30 s under different conditions: (i) bilateral stance with eyes open; (ii) bilateral stance with eyes closed; (iii) right unilateral stance; and (iv) left unilateral stance. The results of these tests indicated significant differences (P 
ISSN:1351-8216
1365-2516
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01613.x