Infocomic: Exercise After Burn Injury

Exercise After Burn Injury Infocomic

After a burn injury, your muscles and bones may not be as strong and you may not be able to move your joints as freely as before. The sooner you begin everyday physical activity, the better. This infocomic shares information on Exercise After Burn Injury and how it can improve your recovery, such as:

• Help your breathing 

• Improve your heart function 

• Help your body to fight infections, like pneumonia 

• Improve your flexibility and ability to move 

• Lower your risk of developing scars or contractures that limit your ability to move 

• Make it easier to take care of your everyday activities 

• Give you a sense of well-being 

The infocomic also recommends several different types of exercises that can benefit someone with burn injury, such as:

• Stretching 

• Aerobic activities 

• Strengthening activities 

• Recreational activities

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