An interventional study of whole body vibration using crazy fit machine and Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, Whole Body Vibration and Burns, sponsored by Cairo University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 25 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-29.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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
Severe burn is associated with excessive muscle wasting and atrophy. Muscle wasting is defined as unintentional weight loss of 5%- 10% of muscle mass, and severely burned patients are reported to lose up to 25% of total body mass acutely. (Dirks et al., 2016). These are worsened by deconditioning (eg, prolonged bed rest, immobilization, and inactivity). (Baker et al., 2007).
Furthermore, the need of this study is developed from the lack in the quantitative knowledge and information in the published studies about the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and whole-body vibration on quadriceps strength after chronic burn.
This study will be designed to provide a guideline about the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and whole-body vibration on quadriceps strength after chronic burn
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This study's planned enrollment of 30 is below the median of 40 across 524 interventional studies indexed under Burns.
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Fifteen patients will receive whole body vibration and traditional physical therapy program (splinting, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises and range of motion (ROM) exercises) on quadriceps muscle (3 times per week, for 6 weeks), plus medical treatment
Device: whole body vibration using crazy fit machine · Other: traditional physical therapy program
Fifteen patients will receive pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and traditional physical therapy program (splinting, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises and range of motion (ROM) exercises) on quadriceps muscle (3 times per week, for 6 weeks), plus medical treatment.
Device: Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy · Other: traditional physical therapy program
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
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
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.
Assessment of change on quadriceps muscle strength using hand-held dynamometer
The study involves a bolster positioning to ensure a 35° knee flexion angle, verified using a goniometer. Participants are instructed to maintain their knee in contact with the bolster, with the dominant leg flexed at the hip and knee to stabilize the pelvis. Hips and buttocks are kept flat on the couch, and knee contact is maintained to maintain the angle. Participants are asked to push maximally against the pad to straighten their leg from the knee.
Time frame: at baseline and after 6 weeks
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