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Effects of Chest Expansion Exercises on Thoracic Expansion and VO2 Max in Children With Chest Burn

NCT06737991 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2024-12-17

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Burns are injuries to the skin or tissues caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, friction, or radiation. They can result from flames, hot solids, or liquids. In intensive care, physiotherapy often includes sitting exercises, passive motions, and active training, which are essential for recovery after burns. This study aims to evaluate the impact of chest expansion exercises using a stretch pole on chest expansion and VO2 max in children with chest burns. Conducted as a quasi-experimental study at Jinnah Burn Centre in Lahore, it will involve 33 participants selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Data collection will span six months. Thoracic expansion will be measured with an inch tape, and VO2 max will be calculated using a specific formula. Routine physiotherapy, including range of motion exercises and soft tissue massage, will be administered alongside chest expansion exercises for 20 minutes daily, five days a week, over three weeks.

Conditions

  • Burns Multiple

Interventions

OTHER

Range of motion exercises

Range of motion Exercises, soft tissue massage, positioning to prevent pressure sores, stretch pole for 20 minutes

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kashaf Ahmad, MS* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-12
Primary Completion
2024-10-10
Completion
2024-12-17

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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