Abstract:

Objective To explore the clinical effect of bench treadmill training on functional recovery for patients with severely burnt on lower limbs.Methods From October, 2016 to December, 2017, 30 patients with severe lower limb burn were divided into control group (n = 15) and observation group (n = 15). The control group accepted routine comprehensive rehabilitation, while the observation group accepted the bench treadmill training in addition. They were assessed with the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Numerical Rating scale (NRS) of pain, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and 6-minute walking test (6MWT) before and after six weeks of treatement.Results The scores of SAS, SDS and NRS decreased in both groups (t > 3.636, P < 0.01), and they were less in the observation group than in the control group ( t > 2.319, P < 0.05). The score of BBS and distance of 6MWT increased in the observation group compared with those in the control group ( t > 2.541, P < 0.05). Conclusion Early training with bench treadmill may promote the functional recovery for patients with severe lower limbs burns.

Key words: burn, lower limbs, bench treadmill training, early rehabilitation