Lower Limb Burn, Muscle Weakness Condition
Conditions
Keywords
Burn, Whole Body Vibration, Resisted Exercise, Isokinetic
Brief summary
Evaluate the therapeutic effect of Whole body vibration and Resistance training on strength of quadriceps post lower limb burn
Detailed description
Study Design: This randomized controlled trial will include 60 patients suffering from partial thickness burns. The patients will be randomly divided into two equal groups, with each group consisting of 30 patients. Study Explanation: A verbal explanation about the importance of the study, its procedures, main aims, and conceptual approach will be provided to every patient. Study Procedures: The procedures of this study will be divided into two main categories: evaluation procedures and treatment procedures. Evaluation Procedures: Evaluation will be conducted using isokinetic dynamometry for all patients both before and after the study. Treatment Procedures: First Group: Patients in the first group will receive whole body vibration therapy. Second Group: Patients in the second group will undergo resisted exercises.
Interventions
DEVICEwhole body vibration
Standing in different static positions or exercising on a vibrating platform.The mechanical stimuli of vibration transmitted to the body and stimulate muscle spindles which activate the alpha motor neurons and initiates muscle contractions comparable to the ''tonic vibration reflex. The effect of WBV on the neuromuscular properties of skeletal muscles and spinal mechanisms is demonstrated by a decreased electromechanical delay.
OTHERResistance Exercise
Resistance training as a mode of exercise to promote several health benefits, including improvements in the muscle mass and strength of healthy adults.Resistance training, where muscles are required to contract against an opposing load, has been shown to be a beneficial form of rehabilitation in clinical populations prone to muscle wasting, providing stimuli to increase protein synthesis and muscle mass.
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
The subject selection will be according to the following criteria: * Age range between 25-40 years. * Male and female patients will participate in the study. * All patients have burn of 30% to 40%. * All patients have burn at lower limb * All patients have second degree burn * All patients have no chronic diseases. * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent
Exclusion criteria
The potential participants will be excluded if they meet one of the following criteria: * Prosthesis; * Any neurological, musculoskeletal,or other chronic disease * Participation in an outside resistance training programs * Recent fracture or bone injury * Any medication that could affect strength adaptations and adversely affect the results of the study * Previous brain injury * Any disease affecting balance, vestibular or visual disorders * History of epilepsy. * Cardiac diseases. * Burn of sole of foot. * Exposed foot tendons. * Severe osteopathy. * Marked anemia (Ht\<25%). * Serious peripheral vessel disease * Acute medical problem at study onset.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in quadriceps muscle strength, assessed by an isokinetic dynamometer, which measures the peak torque of the quadriceps. | 8 weeks |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed