The role of exercise in the rehabilitation of patients with severe burns

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2015 Jan;43(1):34-40. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000029.

Abstract

Severe burn trauma results in persistent skeletal muscle catabolism and prolonged immobilization. We hypothesize that structured rehabilitative exercise is a safe and efficacious strategy to restore lean body mass and physical function in burn victims. Here, we review the evidence for the utility of rehabilitative exercise training in restoring physiological function in burn survivors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Burns / drug therapy
  • Burns / physiopathology
  • Burns / rehabilitation*
  • Cardiovascular System / physiopathology
  • Exercise Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Lung / physiopathology
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology