Wii Fit Exercises Versus Pilates Exercises in Adult Patients With Lower Extremity Burn

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Oct 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to compare two types of exercise programs—Wii Fit exercises and Pilates exercises—to see which one helps improve muscle strength, balance, and overall physical performance in adults who have suffered burns on their lower limbs. The study aims to find out how effective these exercises are for helping patients recover and regain their strength after experiencing serious burns.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 35 and 55 years old, weigh between 60 and 85 kg, and be about 155 to 170 cm tall. You should have experienced thermal burns that cover more than 40% of your body's surface and have been at least three months since your injury. If you're someone who has low activity levels and meets these criteria, you might be eligible. During the trial, participants will engage in either the Wii Fit or Pilates exercises and will be monitored for improvements in strength and balance. It's important to note that individuals with certain conditions, such as leg amputations or heart problems, won't be able to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The patients' age will range from 35 to 55 years.
• • The patients' weight range is from 60 to 85 kg and their height ranges from 155 to 170 cm.
• • The total burned surface area (TBSA) is more than 40% measured by the rule of nine.
• • Patients with thermal burn only, partial-thickness burn injury, and at least 3 months after burn injuries.
• • Patients with low physical activity levels.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with inhalation injury.
• • Patients with leg amputation.
• • Patients with any limitation in lower limb range of motion.
• • Patients with auditory or visual problems.
• • Patients with congenital musculoskeletal deformities, especially in the foot.
• • Patients with psychiatric disorders.
• • Patients with lower limb paralysis.
• • Patients with cardiac abnormalities or cardiac pacemakers.