<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> From its humble beginnings in 1990, the UK’s Haemophilia Chartered Physiotherapists Association (HCPA) has led the development of haemophilia physiotherapy in the UK and increasingly across Europe too. Over the past 10 years, the growth of the group has centred on an annual professional meeting that facilitated educational opportunities and professional networking, and has increasingly promoted research among members. The HCPA has now established a Clinical Studies Group, an open forum designed to identify and support research needs and to promote a collaborative approach to research that will answer some of the important questions that remain about haemophilia care.</p></abstract>

From its humble beginnings in 1990, the UK’s Haemophilia Chartered Physiotherapists Association (HCPA) has led the development of haemophilia physiotherapy in the UK and increasingly across Europe too. Over the past 10 years, the growth of the group has centred on an annual professional meeting that facilitated educational opportunities and professional networking, and has increasingly promoted research among members. The HCPA has now established a Clinical Studies Group, an open forum designed to identify and support research needs and to promote a collaborative approach to research that will answer some of the important questions that remain about haemophilia care.

UK physiotherapy and haemophilia: A future strategy built on past success

The Journal of Haemophilia Practice

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From its humble beginnings in 1990, the UK’s Haemophilia Chartered Physiotherapists Association (HCPA) has led the development of haemophilia physiotherapy in...

UK physiotherapy and haemophilia: A future strategy built on past success

Article Category: Professional Development

Published Online: Apr 21, 2018

Page range: 15 - 20

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00076

Keywords
physiotherapy, HCPA, research

© 2018

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

UK physiotherapy and haemophilia: A future strategy built on past success

Article Category: Professional Development

Published Online: Apr 21, 2018

Page range: 15 - 20

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00076

Keywordsphysiotherapy, HCPA, research

© 2018

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
physiotherapy, HCPA, research