Effects of community-based exercise in adults with severe burns: A randomized controlled trial

Model System:

Burn

Reference Type:

Journal article

Accession No.:

J82938

Journal:

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

2020 , 101, 1, Supplement 1, S36-S41

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Abstract:

Study investigated the efficacy of community-based exercise programs in the rehabilitation of adult patients with burns compared with standard of care (SOC). Forty-five adult patients with at least 30 percent of total body surface area burned were randomized to participate in a community-based exercise program or SOC. The community-based exercise program consisted of 12 weeks of exercise with a community-based trainer after hospital discharge. The SOC group did not receive exercise training. Change in lean body mass index, peak torque, and peak oxygen consumption from discharge to 12 weeks post discharge were measured. The community-based exercise program group showed a significant increase in peak oxygen consumption compared with SOC. The community-based exercise program group exhibited a significant within group increase in lean body mass index. Both groups showed significant within-group increases in peak torque. No significant differences were noted between the 2 groups for lean body mass index or peak torque. Results indicate that patients who participate in a community-based exercise program show significant improvements in cardiopulmonary fitness compared with SOC, supporting the use of a community-based exercise program as an alternative therapy to SOC in adults with severe burns.

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