Effect of Pilates Exercises on Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity in Patients with Inhalation Injury after Flame Thermal Burn: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Inhalation injury is an acute respiratory tract injury that occurrs by inhalation of smoke, toxic gases, or steam. Early management is needed to reduce its mortality and morbidity. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether Pilates training could help burn patients with inhalation injury after flame thermal burn in increasing pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and functional ability.