Inspiratory Muscle Training in Burned Adults

Effects of Adding Inspiratory Muscle Training to Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Adults With Burn Injuries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The study outlines burn injury impact, emphasizes need for long-term rehabilitation. Study assesses inspiratory muscle training efficacy in improving respiratory strength, lung function, and exercise capacity in adult burn patients.

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adding inspiratory muscle training to pulmonary rehabilitation in adult burn patients. Fifty-two participants were randomly assigned to either inspiratory muscle training plus pulmonary rehabilitation or pulmonary rehabilitation alone for 8 weeks. Inspiratory muscle training consisted of using a Powerbreathe device for inspiratory muscle strengthening.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Burn-injured adults aged 20-49.
• Admitted to the clinic after acute treatment.
• Recovering from burns affecting at least 20% total body surface area.
• Partial or full-thickness burns.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smokers.
• had open or unhealed wounds.
• had any known neurological deficit.
• neuromuscular diseases.
• musculoskeletal deformities.
• pulmonary diseases.
• severe cardiac problems.
• inability to participate in regular exercise.