title: [Physical therapy of extensive burns].
abstract: Prevention of contractures is the main goal of the physiotherapist in the treatment of large burns in the acute phase. Prevention of contractures is achieved by positioning, splints, exercises and compression. It is important for the rehabilitation of the patient that the directions from the Burn Unit concerning the treatment of the burn patients are followed up by the local Health Service after discharge.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hjellestad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Fysioterapi ved store brannskader.