Muscle Stimulation vs Vibration for Burn Recovery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two physical therapy methods—PEMT (a type of muscle stimulation) and WBV (whole body vibration)—to see which better strengthens the quadriceps (thigh muscles) after a burn. If you have a second-degree burn on 10–25% of your body and want to improve your leg strength, this trial might be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are 25 to 40 years old.
- You have a second-degree burn covering 10% to 25% of your body.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 34.9.
- You are medically stable and cleared by your doctor.
- You do not have major health problems like heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or severe blood vessel disease.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you don't take steroids or have a leg amputation.
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