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Plyometrics for Strength and Function After Pediatric Burns

10. května 2026 aktualizováno: Maged Basha, Qassim University

Rebuilding Capacity With Plyometrics: A Novel and Potent Stimulus for Strength and Power, and Functional Performance in Pediatric Post-Burn Population

Pediatric burn survivors may experience persistent deficits in lower-limb strength, explosive power, and functional performance after hospital discharge. This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a 12-week supervised plyometric training program improves lower-extremity muscle strength, power, and functional capacity compared with a standard exercise program in children and adolescents with severe burn injuries.

Přehled studie

Detailní popis

This two-arm, parallel-group, single-blind randomized controlled trial included 62 pediatric burn survivors aged 10-18 years with severe burns involving ≥30% total body surface area and lower-limb involvement. Participants were recruited 6-12 months after hospital discharge and randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either plyometric training or standard exercise.

Both groups received supervised exercise twice weekly for 12 weeks. The experimental group completed progressive plyometric exercises designed to enhance lower-extremity explosive power and dynamic functional mobility. The control group received standard post-discharge rehabilitation focused on flexibility, aerobic conditioning, mobility, and basic strengthening. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention by blinded assessors.

Typ studie

Intervenční

Zápis (Aktuální)

62

Fáze

  • Nelze použít

Kontakty a umístění

Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.

Studijní místa

      • Al Kharj, Saudská arábie
        • Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

Kritéria účasti

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Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

  • Dítě
  • Dospělý

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ne

Popis

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children and adolescents aged 10-18 years at the time of enrolment.
  • History of severe burn injury involving ≥30% total body surface area (TBSA), with lower-extremity involvement.
  • Between 6 and 12 months post-hospital discharge.
  • Ability to understand study instructions and safely perform the prescribed exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pre-existing neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that may affect lower-limb function or study outcomes.
  • Severe lower-limb joint contracture limiting functional movement.
  • Cognitive impairment preventing understanding of instructions or reliable participation.
  • Participation in another structured exercise, rehabilitation, or physical therapy program outside the study protocol during the trial period.

Studijní plán

Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.

Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

  • Primární účel: Léčba
  • Přidělení: Randomizované
  • Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
  • Maskování: Singl

Zbraně a zásahy

Skupina účastníků / Arm
Intervence / Léčba
Experimentální: Plyometric Training Group
Participants received a 12-week supervised plyometric training program, twice weekly, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Sessions included dynamic warm-up, progressive plyometric exercises targeting vertical and horizontal force production, and cool-down.
Participants in the plyometric training group will receive a 12-week supervised program, with each session lasting 45 minutes and designed to improve lower-extremity explosive power and dynamic functional mobility. Sessions will include a 5-minute dynamic warm-up, 35 minutes of progressive plyometric exercises targeting vertical and horizontal force production, and a 5-minute cool-down. Training will be individually supervised with safety measures including shock-absorbing flooring, cushioned footwear, technique monitoring, and standardized rest intervals.
Ostatní jména:
  • Plyo-Tr group
Aktivní komparátor: Standard Exercise Group
Participants received a 12-week supervised standard exercise program, twice weekly, with each session lasting 45 minutes. Sessions focused on flexibility, aerobic conditioning, mobility, and basic lower-limb strengthening.
Participants in the control group will receive a 12-week supervised program, with each session lasting 45 minutes post-discharge burn rehabilitation program focusing on mobility, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and basic lower-limb strengthening. Sessions will include warm-up, stretching, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise at 50-70% of age-predicted maximum heart rate, strengthening exercises, and cool-down, with progression based on participant tolerance.
Ostatní jména:
  • Kontrolní zásah

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Lower-Limb Muscle Strength
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Quadriceps and hamstring strength will be assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer. After standardized positioning, stabilization, warm-up, and familiarization, participants will perform five maximal reciprocal knee extension/flexion repetitions. The highest peak torque value (Nm) for hamstrings and quadriceps will be recorded.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Lower-Limb Muscle Strength
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Quadriceps and hamstring strength will be assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer. After standardized positioning, stabilization, warm-up, and familiarization, participants will perform five maximal reciprocal knee extension/flexion repetitions. The highest peak torque value (Nm) for hamstrings and quadriceps will be recorded.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)

Sekundární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Vertical Jump Height
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Vertical Jump Test: Lower-limb explosive power will be assessed using a vertical jump performed on a force plate. Participants will jump maximally with hands on hips to minimize arm contribution, completing three trials with 60 seconds of rest between trials. The highest jump height will be recorded in centimeters.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Vertical Jump Height
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Vertical Jump Test: Lower-limb explosive power will be assessed using a vertical jump performed on a force plate. Participants will jump maximally with hands on hips to minimize arm contribution, completing three trials with 60 seconds of rest between trials. The highest jump height will be recorded in centimeters.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Broad Jump Distance
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Horizontal lower-limb power and dynamic leg strength will be assessed using the broad jump test. Participants will perform three maximal two-footed forward jumps from a marked starting line, with 60 seconds of rest between trials. The longest distance, measured from the starting line to the rearmost landing point, will be recorded in centimeters.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Broad Jump Distance
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Horizontal lower-limb power and dynamic leg strength will be assessed using the broad jump test. Participants will perform three maximal two-footed forward jumps from a marked starting line, with 60 seconds of rest between trials. The longest distance, measured from the starting line to the rearmost landing point, will be recorded in centimeters.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Reactive Strength Index
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Reactive strength will be assessed using a drop jump from a 30-cm box onto a force plate. Three trials will be performed with 60 seconds of rest, and the highest reactive strength index value, calculated as jump height divided by ground contact time, will be recorded.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Reactive Strength Index
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Reactive strength will be assessed using a drop jump from a 30-cm box onto a force plate. Three trials will be performed with 60 seconds of rest, and the highest reactive strength index value, calculated as jump height divided by ground contact time, will be recorded.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Lower Extremity Functional Scale Score
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Lower-limb functional ability will be assessed using the 20-item Lower Extremity Functional Scale, which evaluates perceived difficulty in activities such as walking, running, stair climbing, and squatting. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, with a total score ranging from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate better functional capacity.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Lower Extremity Functional Scale Score
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Lower-limb functional ability will be assessed using the 20-item Lower Extremity Functional Scale, which evaluates perceived difficulty in activities such as walking, running, stair climbing, and squatting. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, with a total score ranging from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate better functional capacity.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Six-Minute Walk Test Distance
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Functional exercise capacity will be assessed using the Six-Minute Walk Test performed along a 30-meter indoor corridor according to standardized guidelines. Participants will be instructed to walk as far as possible, without running, within six minutes, and the total distance covered will be recorded in meters.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Six-Minute Walk Test Distance
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Functional exercise capacity will be assessed using the Six-Minute Walk Test performed along a 30-meter indoor corridor according to standardized guidelines. Participants will be instructed to walk as far as possible, without running, within six minutes, and the total distance covered will be recorded in meters.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Timed Up and Down Stairs Performance
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Lower-limb power, agility, and dynamic balance will be assessed using the Timed Up and Down Stairs test. Participants will ascend and descend 10 standard stairs as quickly and safely as possible, with two trials performed and the fastest time recorded in seconds.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Timed Up and Down Stairs Performance
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Lower-limb power, agility, and dynamic balance will be assessed using the Timed Up and Down Stairs test. Participants will ascend and descend 10 standard stairs as quickly and safely as possible, with two trials performed and the fastest time recorded in seconds.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
4×10-Meter Shuttle Run Time
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Agility and speed will be assessed using the 4×10-meter shuttle run test. Participants will run back and forth between two cones placed 10 meters apart, completing four 10-meter segments for a total distance of 40 meters. Two trials will be performed, and the fastest completion time will be recorded in seconds.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
4×10-Meter Shuttle Run Time
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Agility and speed will be assessed using the 4×10-meter shuttle run test. Participants will run back and forth between two cones placed 10 meters apart, completing four 10-meter segments for a total distance of 40 meters. Two trials will be performed, and the fastest completion time will be recorded in seconds.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Figure-of-8 Walk/Run Test Time
Časové okno: pre-intervention (Week 0)
Dynamic balance, agility, and coordination will be assessed using the Figure-of-8 Walk/Run Test. Participants will complete two full loops around two cones placed 5 meters apart as quickly as possible. Two trials will be performed, and the fastest completion time will be recorded in seconds.
pre-intervention (Week 0)
Figure-of-8 Walk/Run Test Time
Časové okno: immediately post-intervention (Week 12)
Dynamic balance, agility, and coordination will be assessed using the Figure-of-8 Walk/Run Test. Participants will complete two full loops around two cones placed 5 meters apart as quickly as possible. Two trials will be performed, and the fastest completion time will be recorded in seconds.
immediately post-intervention (Week 12)

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Vyšetřovatelé

  • Ředitel studie: Maged A Basha, PhD, Qassim University

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Aktuální)

1. dubna 2024

Primární dokončení (Aktuální)

25. března 2025

Dokončení studie (Aktuální)

25. března 2025

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

10. května 2026

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

10. května 2026

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

15. května 2026

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

15. května 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

10. května 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. května 2026

Více informací

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De-identified individual participant data supporting the published results will be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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