| Objective: To explore the effects of medical training therapy (MTT) on lower extremity muscles function and ambulation in patients with extremely severe burn in the convalescence stage. Methods: Fifty-nine patients with extremely severe burn in the convalescence stage were assigned randomly to MTT group and control group. Both groups received comprehensive rehabilitation treatment. In addition, MTT group received MTT treatment. The isokinetic muscle test for lower extremities and ambulation ability were assessed at baseline and after interventions. Results: After 6 weeks of treatment, the peak torque, total work and average power of knee extensor and flexor of bilateral lower extremities, and 6-min walking distance in both groups were increased significantly as compared with baseline assessment (P<0.01), more significantly in MTT group than in control group (P<0.01, 0.05). After treatment, the time used in 10-m walking test in both groups was significantly reduced (P<0.01), and there was no significant difference between two groups. Conclusions: MTT can effectively improve lower extremity muscles function and ambulation in patients in the convalescence stage of extremely severe burn. |
