Effects of Scar Tissue Mobilization on Scar Thickness, Pliability, and Quality of Life in Children With Upper Extremity Burns

What this Trial Is About

This study focuses on children aged 8 to 13 years who have experienced burns on their upper limbs. It evaluates how scar tissue mobilization affects scar thickness, flexibility, and the children's quality of life after such injuries. The research is conducted at Mayo Hospital Lahore and aims to provide evidence on this common rehabilitation technique specifically for pediatric upper extremity burns. Participants will receive scar tissue mobilization treatments consisting of 15-minute massage sessions twice a week for five weeks. The same therapist will perform the treatments using baby oil and various massage techniques including moderate-pressure strokes, finger pressing, circular movements, skin rolling, and finishing gliding strokes. All children in the study will receive the same intervention. Throughout the study, scar thickness and pliability will be measured using the Vancouver Scar Scale at the start and after five weeks of treatment. Quality of life will be assessed with the Brisbane Scar Impact Profile at the same times. Data will be analyzed using SPSS 27 software. Participants will provide consent before joining, and the study will last about ten months from approval to completion.

Scar Mobilization Improves Scars and Quality of Life in Burned Children.