Pilates Benefits in Pediatric Burn Survivors
Condition: Burns; Pilates Exercise; Pediatric Burn
MeSH terms: Burns
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      This study investigated the effects of Pilates exercises on lower limb muscle strength,
      functional capacity, and quality of life in children with burn injuries. In a twelve-week
      randomized clinical trial involving 60 children, those who received Pilates exercises in
      addition to traditional physical therapy showed significant improvements in muscle strength,
      functional capacity, and overall quality of life compared to those who received traditional
      therapy alone. The findings suggest that incorporating Pilates exercises into rehabilitation
      programs may enhance outcomes for children recovering from burn injuries.
    

Detailed description: 
      This research focused on examining the impact of Pilates exercises on lower limb muscle
      strength, functional capacity, and quality of life in children recuperating from burn
      injuries. The study, conducted as a twelve-week randomized clinical trial with 60
      participants, found notable improvements in various aspects for the group receiving Pilates
      exercises alongside traditional physical therapy. Specifically, enhancements in muscle
      strength (including hip flexors, extensors, abductors, and more), functional capacity, and
      overall quality of life scores were statistically significant in the Pilates group compared
      to those undergoing traditional therapy alone. This suggests a positive influence of Pilates
      exercises on the rehabilitation of children with lower limb burns.

      The investigation delved into the potential benefits of Pilates exercises, emphasizing their
      role in augmenting muscle strength, functional capacity, and overall well-being. The study
      participants, aged 10 to 15 years and recovering from lower limb burns, were randomly
      assigned to either a control group receiving only traditional physical therapy or a Pilates
      group combining Pilates exercises with traditional therapy. The outcomes demonstrated
      significant differences favoring the Pilates group, not only in terms of lower limb muscle
      strength but also functional capacity, as assessed by the 6-minute walk test, and overall
      quality of life scores measured through the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. The findings
      suggest that incorporating Pilates into rehabilitation programs for pediatric burn survivors
      can contribute positively to physical and functional recovery, potentially improving their
      overall quality of life.
    

Intervention name(s): Pilates exercises; traditional physical therapy program
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): participants underwent a 12-week intervention involving three Pilates sessions per week. The Pilates exercises comprised warm-up activities, Pilates routines, and cool-down exercises.; The program included a variety of exercises such as range of motion exercises, aerobic exercises, resistance exercises, scar management, occupational therapy, and hand therapy.
Other intervention name(s): Pilates band; Exercise
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment