Response of liver enzymes to 12 weeks of resistance band training program in burned patients

Abstract

Background: Alteration of liver morphology and function is common following major burns; however, it has not received much attention. Objectives: To explore the response of liver enzymes (LE) to a 12-week Resistance Band Training (RBT) in Burned Patients. Methods: Single-blinded, RCT, sixty participants, aged 25 to 40, with burn injuries encompassing 30 to 50% of their body surface area, were distributed randomly into two equal groups. Group A underwent a Resistance Band Training (RBT) with conventional physical therapy and medical treatment. Group B underwent only conventional physical therapy and medical treatment. Measuring liver enzyme levels, comprising aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) were done utilizing a spectrophotometer. Results: A substantial primary effect of therapy was observed. (F = 10.89, p = 0.001, η² = 0.28) in comparison to the control group, with percentage improvements of 49.61% and 37.89%, respectively, versus 42.79% and 17.88% in Group B. Conclusion: RBT appears to be an effective complementary intervention for improving liver enzyme levels and promoting hepatic function in burn patients.