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Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Versus Whole Body Vibration on Quadriceps Strength Post Burn
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate which is more effective pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or whole-body vibration on quadriceps strength after chronic burn
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-11-05
Completion Date
2025-05-05
Last Updated
2024-10-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
whole body vibration using crazy fit machine
It will be applied on the whole body All subjects will be asked to stand in a squat position on the vibration platform with the knees bent 90 this position will be chosen because the vertical sinusoidal accelerations of the vibration platform had to be damped by the different muscles around the joints of the lower extremity) ,at a frequency of 30 Hz, 5 - 30 minutes per day, 3 times per week, for 6 weeks, and the physiotherapist will be standing beside the patient
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
EMSCULPT device (BTL Industries Inc., Boston, MA) based on HIFEM technology. It consists of an appliance, motorized bed and solenoids. The appliance will be connected to electrical mains supplying230Vat frequency of 50 or 60 Hz with earth connection, Intensity 0-100. It will be used in the treatment of patient in group "B". Subjects will be positioned in a supine position, and the treatment will be performed by placing the applicator centered over their thigh region (quadriceps muscle's area), for 15 minutes per day, 3 times per week for 6 weeks, the physiotherapist will be sitting beside the patient
traditional physical therapy program
In the form of splinting, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises and range of motion (ROM) exercises on quadriceps muscle 15 minutes per day, 3 times per week for 6 weeks.
Locations (1)
out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university
Giza, Egypt