EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES ON LOWER LIMB FUNCTIONS FOLLOWING PEDIATRIC BURN

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Apr 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how plyometric exercises can help improve the movement and strength of the legs in children who have experienced burns on their lower limbs. Plyometric exercises involve quick, powerful movements, like jumping, which may help children regain better function after their injuries. The study will include 52 children aged 7 to 15 who have healed second-degree burns affecting a small area of their lower legs, specifically around the hamstring area. To be eligible, children must not have any significant psychological issues, fractures, or serious heart problems.

Participants in the trial will attend three sessions a week for eight weeks. Some will follow a standard physical therapy program that includes stretching and strengthening exercises, while others will combine these with plyometric exercises. The goal is to see if the addition of plyometric exercises makes a difference in their recovery. If you know a child who fits these criteria, this study might be a chance to help them improve their leg function after a burn injury.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age ranges from 7 to 15 years old. Patients with posterior lower limb burn involving hamstring. Total surface area affected equals 3 to 10 percent . Healed Second degree burn child. Knee joint ROM is affected .
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Concomitant Psychiatric disorders including major depression, anxiety, or personality disorders.
• • Patients with fractures and joint injuries . Patients with neurological problems . Any traumatic or infectious condition that involve the affected lower limb. Sever Cardiac diseases. Deep third or forth degree burns .