Simple balance exercises could transform recovery for burn survivors
NCT ID NCT07566442
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Frenkel exercises—slow, controlled movements to improve coordination—can help people with lower limb burns regain balance and improve their quality of life. Seventy adults aged 25 to 45 with second-degree thermal burns on their legs will be split into two groups: one doing Frenkel exercises plus standard physiotherapy, the other doing standard physiotherapy alone, three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure balance and quality of life before and after the program.
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Active substance
Frenkel exercises (a type of coordination and balance training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve balance and daily life for people recovering from lower limb burns.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 people. The exercises may not provide significant benefit over standard physiotherapy, and results may not apply to all burn patients.
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