Impact of Whole-body Vibration Training on Flexibility, Muscular Activity and Quality of Life After Lower Extremity Thermal Burn Injury

Impact of Whole-body Vibration Training on Flexibility, Muscular Activity and Quality of Life After Lower Extremity Thermal Burn Injury

Tight hamstring muscles limit the anterior tilt of the pelvis in spinal flexion resulting in aggravated muscle and ligamentous tension in the lumbar region which leads to significantly higher compressive loads on the lumbar spine. Other postural changes associated with tightness of the hamstrings can influence the sacroiliac joint stability in an indirect way. Hence, flexibility of hamstring muscles is crucial for overall well-being and optimal physical fitness.

Inclusion criteria:

1. Patients with a deep second-degree thermal burn of the lower extremity, 35%-40% total body surface area (TBSA) of burn as measured with the rule of nine, after six weeks from the injury or complete wound healing.
2. Patients with 20 to 50 years old.
3. Absence of any neurological disorder i.e.: stroke, ataxia, or parkinsonism.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Patients with open wounds.
2. Patients with recent fractures.
3. Patients with severe obesity BMI ≥40.
4. Patients with cardiorespiratory disorders.
5. Patients with bone disease, joint replacement, and traumatic spine history since last year.

In order to apply the inclusion and exclusion criteria, all cases will be subjected to an interview and assessment.

Those subjects who will be eligible to take part in the study will sign an informed consent before participation in the study.