Biodex balance system training versus treadmill training on balance in children with lower limb burns

Abstract

Purpose: The current study is aimed to determine the effect of biodex balance system training against treadmill training in improving balance in children having lower limb burns. Methods: Forty children from both genders (boys and girls) who were complaining from 2nd degree lower limb burns with ≥30 percent of their total body surface area (TBSA) were participated in this study, their ages ranged from 8 to 16 years and they were randomized into 2 groups of same number (A and B). Both groups (A and B) received the same conventional physical therapy programs, however group (A) trained to use the biodex balancing device while group (B) used treadmill training. Results: All evaluated outcome measures pre and post treatment were significantly variance between 2 groups, as shown by the findings. Post-test mean values for all assessed variables also showed substantially significant differences in favor of group (B). Conclusion: Treadmill training proved more beneficial than biodex balance system training in improving balance in children with lower limb burns, thus both are important addition into the physiotherapy programs.