Efficacy of Exercise Combined with Music on Pain and Range of Motion in Pediatric Lower Limb Burn

Abstract
Background: Music therapy is the use of music to improve health or functional outcomes. Music therapy is a creative arts therapy.
Aim of Study: This study was conducted to investigate effect music with exercise on range of motion and pain in pediatric lower limb burn.
Subjects: Thirty patients with 2nd degree lower limb burn were conducted in the present study. All patients with age ranged from 10 to 15 years. They were selected from El-Kasr El-Ainy Hospital and Om El-Masreen Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.
Methods: Patients assigned randomly into two Groups (A and B) equal in number: Group (A) fifteen patients received the traditional physiotherapy plus music with exercise v for 12 weeks (3 sessions/week). Group (B) fifteen patients received the recommended traditional physiotherapy for 12 weeks.
Evaluation: Evaluation of both Groups (A and B) were done before starting the treatment and at the end of study by visual analog scale and goniometer.
Results: This study showed a statistically significant improvement in range of motion and pain. Increase in flexion and extension and ankle dorsiflexion and planter flexion in Group A than Group B and significant improvement in pain in Group A than Group B.
Conclusion: Music with exercise is an effective modality for improving range of motion and pain.