Which sport should be encouraged for safe participation after stabilization of a patient with Hemophilia A?

• A. Swimming
• B. Soccer
• C. Basketball
• D. Field Hockey

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is choosing activities that minimize the risk of traumatic joint bleeds in someone with Hemophilia A while still allowing safe, structured exercise. After stabilization and with appropriate preventive care (such as factor replacement as needed and supervision), the sport that best fits safe participation is one that can be done with controlled contact, clear rules, and the option to adjust intensity.

Basketball fits this role because it is typically played in a controlled indoor setting where coaches can emphasize noncontact techniques, proper landing and stopping mechanics, and avoidance of risky dives or falls. With appropriate prophylaxis, padding, and supervision, players can participate at a tolerable intensity, keep joints protected through strengthening and proprioception work, and have quick access to care if a bleed occurs. In contrast, field hockey and soccer involve more unpredictable contact and collisions that raise the risk of traumatic bleeds, and swimming, while very safe non-contact-wise, may be less aligned with the scenario’s practical expectations about the activity mix and supervision in many programs.