This swimming video will review the benefits, pros and cons for swimming laps, and how children and adults with hemophilia can stay healthy and safe in the pool.
It will introduce you to lap swimming as a form or exercise and competition that may suit us well. People with hemophilia, especially those who have experienced some level of joint problems, often have limited in choices for exercise and sports. Many team sports involve high risk contact and are not wise choices for us. Lap swimming can be performed for personal fitness with you as your only opponent, or on a competitive swim team.
The video will show you some of the benefits and precautions for lap swimming, options available, and is meant to help you recognize adaptions that may be required for your needs and to encourage you to seek out additional help.
