Department of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy management in Burns:
Rehabilitation of a Burns patient begins with the moment He or she arrives at our centre & is an changing process that may need to be modified daily. The physical rehabilitation consist of prevention of scar contracture, restoration of normal range of motion( ROM),prevention and minimization of hypertrophic scar  and  improvement in muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance and  to help the burns victim to return to function and performances of activities of daily living.

The physical therapist interacts with other members of the burn team to assist patient in obtaining these outcomes. Patients can expect to return to a normal and productive life provided he/she complies with the treatment plan. For most patients the most difficult phase of rehabilitation occurs after the wound has healed and scar tissue begins to contract. If a physical therapist is actively involved in the burns treatment team and can establish a programme of movement rehabilitation in conjunction with the wound healing process, rehabilitation after healing will be much easier and more successful.

Physiotherapy interventions:
Patients with burn usually begin Physical therapy on the day of admission following assessment and evaluation. The initial assessment of a patient will determine which area needs to be addressed first. Control and resolution of edema and preserving ROM with active assisted or passive exercises are usually the first priority of physical therapy and treatments. Pressure Massage and compression therapy will assist with minimizing contracture formation and management of burn scars. Positioning, splinting and exercise are three relatively simple procedures effective in healing the scar contracture process.
We have the following instruments which are required for full range of physiotherapy exercises:

Hand Rehabilitation Exercises

Splinting

AEROPLANE SPLINT(shoulder abduction splint)

Walking

Walking

Chest Physiotherapy

Finger Splints

Therapeutic Putties

Hand Exerciser



Ankle Exercise to improve Ankle
ROM & Muscle Power

Cycle To improve HIP,
Knee & Ankle ROM

Ankle Exerciser to improve Ankle
ROM & Muscle Power

Cycle to improve HIP, Knee &
Ankle range of motion

Exercise Ball Soft to improve Grip and Grasp


Exercise Ball to improve Grip and Grasp


Exercise Ball to improve Grip and Grasp


Pinch with Graded Resistance on Velcro Board


Pronation and Supine Board


Pronation


Supination


Shoulder wheel


Weight Cuffs To increase
the strength of the Extremities


Velcro Board



Inclined Sanding & Slings to improve
Shoulders and Elbow ROM


Therapy Putty For Strengthing


Therapy Putty For Strengthing


Therapy Putty For Strengthing


Therapy Putty For Strengthing


Finger Exerciser


Finger Exerciser


Exercise Springs


Exercise Spring For Fingers


Peg Board


Peg Board


Dynamometer


Dynamometer


   
Goniometer
 
 
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