Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Balance, and the Associations of Joint Health, Physical Activity and Kinesiophobia on Dynamic Balance in Adults With Haemophilia

INTRODUCTION: Postural balance may be affected in adults with haemophilia (AwH). Studies report decreased dynamic balance (DB), but results of static balance (SB) are contradictory in AwH. The causes of DB impairment and its associated parameters are underexplored. AIM: To examine SB and DB, and relationship of DB with joint health (JH), physical activity (PA) and kinesiophobia and, the factors contributing of DB impairment. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 43 AwH and 40 healthy men. The study groups were haemophilia group (HG) and control group (CG). SB and DB were assessed with the Posturographic Platform, and PA with International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for all groups. JH and kinesiophobia were evaluated with Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) and Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) for HG. RESULTS: = 0.50). CONCLUSION: This study revealed that SB and DB were negatively affected in AwH. DB was associated with JH and PA, with poor JH largely explaining the reduction in DB.