Fabian Tomschi, Marius Brühl, Alexander Schmidt, Pia Ransmann, Andreas C. Strauss, Thomas Hilberg
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Abstract
Introduction
Patients with haemophilia (PwH) are at increased risk of falls due to haemophilic arthropathy. Yet, studies on clinical tests associated with the risk of falling are scarce in PwH.
Aims
(1) To evaluate the feasibility of different clinical motor performance tests associated with the risk of falling in PwH; (2) to evaluate PwH's performance of these tests compared to a control group; (3) to identify possible influencing factors that affect performance.
Methods
Twenty-nine severe and moderate PwH (57.0 years, IQR: 48.0–61.5) and 29 healthy age- and BMI-matched control participants (CG) performed 13 different clinical tests (SPPB, timed up and go, push and release, functional reach, single-leg stance, knee and grip strength). Haemophilia joint health score (HJHS), kinesiophobia (TSK-11), subjective physical performance (HEP-Test-Q), falls efficiency (FES-I) and falls were assessed.
Results
No adverse events occurred. PwH showed impaired performance in all clinical tests, a lower falls efficiency and a higher HJHS than CG. PwH with higher HJHS, lower HEP-Test-Q and higher TSK-11 scores showed higher deficits. Largest discrepancies were observed in the single-leg stance with eyes open and knee extensor strength, where orthopaedically majorly affected PwH showed worse performance compared to minorly affected PwH and the CG, respectively. The prevalence of ≥1 fall in the last year was 27.6% (PwH) and 10.3% (CG).
Conclusion
These clinical tests are feasible in PwH. Impaired joint status, a high kinesiophobia and low physical performance impair performance. These tests can be used by clinicians for gaining specific information on functional motor abilities of patients.
期刊介绍:
Haemophilia is an international journal dedicated to the exchange of information regarding the comprehensive care of haemophilia. The Journal contains review articles, original scientific papers and case reports related to haemophilia care, with frequent supplements. Subjects covered include:
clotting factor deficiencies, both inherited and acquired: haemophilia A, B, von Willebrand''s disease, deficiencies of factor V, VII, X and XI
replacement therapy for clotting factor deficiencies
component therapy in the developing world
transfusion transmitted disease
haemophilia care and paediatrics, orthopaedics, gynaecology and obstetrics
nursing
laboratory diagnosis
carrier detection
psycho-social concerns
economic issues
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inherited platelet disorders.