Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study

Objective To determine the effectiveness of adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) alongside a pulmonary rehabilitation protocol in terms of inspiratory muscle strength, lung function, and exercise capacity in burned adults. Methods A randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled study. Fifty-two ad...

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Main Authors: Nabil Mahmoud Abdel-Aal, Maged A. Basha, Saleh M. Aloraini, Alshimaa R. Azab, FatmaAlzahraa H. Kamel
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Published: Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 2025-02-01
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Maged A. Basha
Saleh M. Aloraini
Alshimaa R. Azab
FatmaAlzahraa H. Kamel
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description Objective To determine the effectiveness of adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) alongside a pulmonary rehabilitation protocol in terms of inspiratory muscle strength, lung function, and exercise capacity in burned adults. Methods A randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled study. Fifty-two adult patients with burn injuries, more than 20 years old and at least 20% total body surface area, were assigned randomly either to the experimental or the conventional group. The participants in the experimental group were given IMT plus a pulmonary rehabilitation program; the conventional group received only a pulmonary rehabilitation program. The interventions were performed for 8 weeks. At the beginning and after 8 weeks of training, the respiratory muscles’ strength, lung function and exercise capacity were all examined. Results After 2 months of training, the experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements than conventional group in maximum inspiratory pressure, maximum expiratory pressure, 6-minute walk test, forced vital capacity, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (p<0.05). Conclusion An 8-week IMT program coupled with pulmonary rehabilitation increases respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary functions, and functional capacity in burn patients. IMT is a beneficial and efficient therapy that can be easily implemented for burn patients.
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spelling doaj-art-aa780ae6a4e342dcafd28dd699ba64d82025-08-20T03:02:14ZengKorean Academy of Rehabilitation MedicineAnnals of Rehabilitation Medicine2234-06532025-02-01491303910.5535/arm.2400924397Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled StudyNabil Mahmoud Abdel-Aal0Maged A. Basha1Saleh M. Aloraini2Alshimaa R. Azab3FatmaAlzahraa H. Kamel4 Department of Physical Therapy for Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaObjective To determine the effectiveness of adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) alongside a pulmonary rehabilitation protocol in terms of inspiratory muscle strength, lung function, and exercise capacity in burned adults. Methods A randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled study. Fifty-two adult patients with burn injuries, more than 20 years old and at least 20% total body surface area, were assigned randomly either to the experimental or the conventional group. The participants in the experimental group were given IMT plus a pulmonary rehabilitation program; the conventional group received only a pulmonary rehabilitation program. The interventions were performed for 8 weeks. At the beginning and after 8 weeks of training, the respiratory muscles’ strength, lung function and exercise capacity were all examined. Results After 2 months of training, the experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements than conventional group in maximum inspiratory pressure, maximum expiratory pressure, 6-minute walk test, forced vital capacity, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (p<0.05). Conclusion An 8-week IMT program coupled with pulmonary rehabilitation increases respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary functions, and functional capacity in burn patients. IMT is a beneficial and efficient therapy that can be easily implemented for burn patients.http://e-arm.org/upload/pdf/arm-240092.pdfrespiratory muscle trainingpulmonary rehabilitationburnsphysical therapyrehabilitation
spellingShingle Nabil Mahmoud Abdel-Aal
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Alshimaa R. Azab
FatmaAlzahraa H. Kamel
Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
respiratory muscle training
pulmonary rehabilitation
burns
physical therapy
rehabilitation
title Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
title_full Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
title_fullStr Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
title_full_unstemmed Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
title_short Would Integrating Inspiratory Muscle Training Into Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Adults With Burn Injuries Have Any Advantageous Effects? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
title_sort would integrating inspiratory muscle training into pulmonary rehabilitation of adults with burn injuries have any advantageous effects a randomized double blind sham controlled study
topic respiratory muscle training
pulmonary rehabilitation
burns
physical therapy
rehabilitation
url http://e-arm.org/upload/pdf/arm-240092.pdf
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