Physical Therapy in Burned Injury

Abstract

Physical Therapy in Burned Injury

Kiattiporn Anukoolkarn  M.Sc.(Physio Therapy), M.S.(Anatomy)

As a result of improvement in care, treatment, and survival of burned patients. Physical therapists become the important role in the team of their rehabilitation to assist patients to return to normal life. The physical therapists need to assess patients to address the rehabilitation program. Physical therapy management focuses on the prevention of scar contracture, maintenance of normal range of motion, development of muscular strength and endurance, improvement of cardiovascular conditioning and independence in functional activities.

Vajira Med J 2005 ; 49 : 47 - 51