Structured exercise circuit program for burn patients.
A 10-station structured exercise circuit was developed for burn patients. This conditioning program was designed to accelerate overall functional mobility. The effectiveness of this structured exercise program (SEP) was examined with respect to length of hospitalization, number of outpatient occupational/physical therapy visits required over a three-month period following discharge, and number of days required to return to work post-discharge. Results showed no change in hospitalization. There was, however, a significant decrease in the number of outpatient therapy visits required post-discharge and an earlier return to work date for those patients enrolled in the SEP.
Parrott
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Department of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX.
Ryan
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R
Parks
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DH
Wainwright
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities