Virtual Reality in Lower Limb Adult Burn

Efficacy of Wii Fit Training on Lower Limb Burn in Adults

To investigate the potential effects of Wii fit rehabilitation programs on functional capacity, mobility, balance and muscle strength in lower limb burn patients after hospital discharge.

The use of virtual reality technology in burn conditions improved joint flexibility and reduced pain associated with physical therapy, dressing changes, and wound debridement. However, the primary concern of burn rehabilitation is not only survival but also maximizing functional outcome and decreasing the time for return to work.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult with a deep partial thickness or a full thickness burn in the lower extremities.
• induced by either a scaled or a flame thermal burn.
• total body surface area (TBSA) more than 40%.
• age ranged from 18 to 40 years.
• recent hospital discharge.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infection.
• Diabetes.
• inhalation injury.
• Fracture.
• degenerative joint diseases of the lower extremities.
• peripheral nerve diseases.
• Pre-established psychologically and physically disorders.