MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLICATIONS IN HAEMOPHILI, INDIA

17 participants from 11 countries gathered to participate in the workshop on the Management of Musculoskeletal Complications in Haemophilia at Christian Medical College, Vellore, India from November 13-17, 2017.

Physiotherapists, Orthopedic surgeons and Physical Medicine Rehabilitation specialists were part of the workshop.
The workshop was a great opportunity to learn about the contemporary approaches in MSK management in Asia Pacific Region which will enhance access to improved services for the People with Haemophilia (PWH).

Workshop participants included representatives from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Syria and Vietnam.

The objectives of the workshop included:

• Development of knowledge and skills in the comprehensive assessment and management of MSK complications in Hemophilia.
• Competence in the assessment of core outcome measures in Haemophilia.
• Familiarity with disease-specific guidelines and recent advances in Haemophilia
• care.