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Resistance, Plyometric, and Combined Exercise Training in Children With Severe Burns
Sponsor: Qassim University
Summary
Children who experience severe burns may continue to have reduced muscle strength, power, balance, and physical function after their wounds have healed. Exercise is an important part of burn rehabilitation, but it is unclear which type of training provides the greatest improvement. This randomized study compared three exercise programs in children aged 10 to 17 years with burns affecting more than 30% of their total body surface area. Participants were assigned to traditional resistance training, plyometric training, or a program combining both approaches. Each group completed supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 8 weeks. Muscle strength, upper- and lower-body power, dynamic balance, and upper-limb stability were measured before and after the training period. The study aimed to determine which exercise approach was most effective for improving neuromuscular and functional performance during long-term pediatric burn rehabilitation.
Official title: Training-Specific Adaptations in Pediatric Burn Rehabilitation: A Clinical Trial Comparing Traditional Resistance, Plyometric, and Combined Training Modalities
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2025-02-10
Completion Date
2026-08-28
Last Updated
2026-09-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Traditional Resistance Training
Participants performed eight progressive resistance exercises targeting the upper and lower body. Sessions were held three times weekly for 8 weeks. Sessions were supervised by physical therapists and included a 10-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down.
Plyometric Training
Participants performed progressive upper- and lower-body plyometric exercises three times weekly for 8 weeks. Physical therapists supervised all sessions and emphasized safe takeoff and landing technique. Each session included a 10-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down.
Combined Resistance and Plyometric Training
Participants performed traditional resistance exercises and plyometric exercises per session, three times weekly for 8 weeks. All sessions were supervised by physical therapists and included a 10-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down.
Locations (1)
Shorook Physical Therapy Centers
Cairo, Egypt