Prescription of physical activity and its implications in adults who have experienced burns

Abstract

Introduction: The prescription of physical activity and its implications in patients who have suffered burns is the object of study of different investigations due to the physical, psychological and social impact they have on people. Objective: To describe the prescription of physical activity and its implications in adults with burn injury. Materials and methods: A review of the topic was carried out by scanning articles electronically and using search filters in different databases with DeCS and MeSH terms. Results: 11 articles about physical activity intervention in acute and chronic phases were selected. Strategies on muscle strength were included in six of the articles: three on cardiovascular resistance; two on range of motion, flexibility and trophic features of the skin; and one on pain. Conclusions: The variables of the prescription are determined according to the characteristics of the person with the burn, which are summarized in this review.