Protein Supplementation and Exercise Training in Burn Patients

Protein requirements for burned adults are estimated as 1.5-2.0 g/kg/day. The participants asked to take the calculated serving of whey protein dissolved in 150ml of water two times / day in the morning and in the evening

After healing of the burn (6 weeks after injury), participants in group A and group C started resisted exercise program with a qualified therapist for 1 hour three times/week on nonconsecutive days over 12 weeks. In addition, aerobic exercises were conducted on the treadmill. Peak oxygen consumption was assessed for all patients by using the exercise test on treadmill before participation in aerobic exercises.

ROM exercises, stretching, ADL activities and scar management