Pulmonary function, exercise capacity and physical activity participation in adults following burn

Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Fitness and Fatigue in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

“…Patients were constantly asked to complete 3 minutes for each stage and once the peak volitional effort was achieved the test was terminated [15,17]. During GXT, the patient breathed through a face mask (Hans Rudolph Inc, Kansas City, MO, USA) that connected to a calibrated expired gas analysis system (Zan-680 Ergospiro Ergospirometry System, manufactured by ZAN Me Bgerate GmbH, Germany).…”

“…Aerobic exercise is defined as "sub maximal, rhythmic, repetitive exercise of large muscle group, during which the needed energy is supplied by inspired oxygen" [13]. It is considered to be valuable in the management of cancer-related physical outcomes as well as the quality of life in other forms of cancer [14,15].…”

The Role of Exercise in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Severe Burns

“…Burns, particularly flame-related burns, are often accompanied by inhalation injury. It is perhaps not surprising then that compromised pulmonary function is a component of the pathophysiology of major burns (7, 13, 33, 34). Adults with severe burns have recently been shown to have impaired pulmonary function, as determined by spirometry, for up to 7 years post injury (13).…”

“…Adults with severe burns have recently been shown to have impaired pulmonary function, as determined by spirometry, for up to 7 years post injury (13). Further, Willis et al (34) reported that adults with severe burns have lower peak oxygen uptake (VO 2 peak), have less exercise tolerance, and participate in less physical activity than unburned controls. Interestingly, despite being approximately 5 years post burn, 3 of the 8 patients studied by Willis and coworkers presented with either restrictive or obstructive pulmonary deficits (34).…”

“…Further, Willis et al (34) reported that adults with severe burns have lower peak oxygen uptake (VO 2 peak), have less exercise tolerance, and participate in less physical activity than unburned controls. Interestingly, despite being approximately 5 years post burn, 3 of the 8 patients studied by Willis and coworkers presented with either restrictive or obstructive pulmonary deficits (34). Thus, burn injury seems to be associated with altered pulmonary function, which likely impedes functional capacity.…”