Introduction: The aging process causes a decline in physiological functions, including the cardiovascular system, which increases the risk of hypertension and heart disease in the elderly. Physical activities like elderly gymnastics have been shown to maintain fitness and reduce the risk of these diseases. However, mobility limitations and concerns about injury make it difficult...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals faced tremendous pressure to handle the surge of patients while maintaining essential health services, and many were unprepared for such an unprecedented situation. Hospitals play a critical role in disaster response by providing medical care to affected populations. This study aims to evaluate the readiness of hospitals in Deli Serdang...
Myogenic low back pain is one of the musculoskeletal disorders caused by dysfunction of muscles and supporting soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. This condition is often associated with repetitive activities, excessive muscle use, and poor postural habits during daily activities. Myogenic low back pain can lead to reduced functional capacity and decreased productivity...
Introduction: Two commonly used types of bags are backpacks that distribute weight evenly and totebags that put weight on one side of the body. The use of bags by school-aged children can affect their postural balance. Physiotherapy plays a role in ergonomics education, corrective exercises and core muscle strengthening to prevent muskuloskeletal disorders due to unbalanced loads...
Background: Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) occurs in soccer players who have experienced ankle sprains without receiving appropriate physiotherapy intervention. This condition can lead to decreased proprioceptive response, increased ligament weakness, and reduced muscle strength, ultimately affecting dynamic balance. Interventions that can be applied in this condition include...
Background: Skeletal muscle hypertrophy is an adaptive process influenced by molecular signals and metabolic conditions. Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), a NAD-dependent deacetylase, plays a crucial role in regulating skeletal muscle growth and regeneration through its interaction with key pathways such as mTOR, PGC-1?, FOXO, and myogenic factors. Aim: This literature review summarizes the...
Background: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is a common injury caused by sports. This injury impacts the functional activities of sufferers because it can cause a long healing process. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments in the knee that functions to maintain the stability of the knee joint by preventing excessive movement of the tibia...
Dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain, is a common problem frequently experienced by women of reproductive age, including university students. This condition can negatively affect quality of life, disrupt daily routines, and even lower academic performance. For midwifery students, who often have demanding academic and clinical practice schedules, unmanaged menstrual pain can impact...
The implementation of occupational safety principles plays a very important role for officers who handle B3 medical waste, considering that they interact directly with hazardous and toxic materials. This effort aims to create a safe, healthy, and pollution-free work environment, so as to minimize the occurrence of work accidents and health problems due to exposure in the...
Stroke remains a major global health concern, ranking as the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide. Among the common residual effects faced by stroke survivors is impaired walking balance. To address this issue, this study investigated the effectiveness of core stability exercises in improving walking balance, as measured by the Timed...
Fracture is a condition that causes continuous disruption to the bone or cartilage. Injuries occur in the bones, such as the upper and lower extremities, as well as the hip joints to the feet. Early mobilization is useful to help patients move faster and avoid complications. This activity includes changing positions, sitting, standing, and walking independently. Activity of Daily...
Increased blood sugar levels in the body are one of the characteristics of type II diabetes mellitus. Controlling blood sugar levels can be done by checking blood glucose levels. This study aims to analyze blood glucose levels two hours after eating with insulin injection 11-20 minutes before eating and blood glucose levels two hours after eating with insulin injection 0-10...
Cancer is one of the diseases that is the main cause of death in many parts of the country. In treating this disease, it can be done through chemotherapy, which can destroy cancer cells. However, there are side effects that can be felt by patients, namely nausea and vomiting. These symptoms can interfere with the patient's quality of life so that they become less compliant in...
The habit of consuming coffee can be one of the triggers for gastritis, because the caffeine content in it can stimulate increased production of stomach acid. This causes excess gas to accumulate in the stomach, which often causes complaints such as bloating, nausea, and pain in the pit of the stomach. Individuals who regularly consume coffee are at greater risk of suffering from...
Nutritional problems are one of the challenges in the field of public health in Indonesia, both related to malnutrition and excess nutrition. Changes in the era that drive economic progress also affect food consumption patterns, which ultimately contribute to the increase in obesity cases. Obesity is a significant health issue in the era of globalization and is defined as a...
Background: The main goal in treating diabetic ulcers is to achieve optimal wound healing. So far, many people assume that wounds can heal quickly due to the drying process. However, in fact, a balanced moist environment in the wound actually supports the growth of new cells. Therefore, a wound care method based on the principle of moisture, or known as moist wound healing, is...
Balance disorders are a common issue among the elderly, increasing the risk of falls. Therefore, it is important to conduct studies on balance exercises to reduce this risk. This research focuses on two types of balance exercises: calf raise exercise and core stability exercise. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of these two exercises on improving balance in the...
Background: Physical, mental, and social well-being is defined as a condition that enables individuals to live a productive life. Exercise helps maintain health and enhances both physical and mental fitness. Volleyball, a physical sport that is increasingly popular in Indonesia, requires several physical attributes such as speed, explosive power, and agility to perform well...
Background: The risk of falls in the elderly can lead to serious injuries, making effective prevention strategies essential. Exercises such as trunk muscle exercise and Cawthorne-Cooksey exercise have been shown to be beneficial. Trunk muscle exercise aims to improve core muscle strength and postural stability, while Cawthorne-Cooksey exercise focuses on coordinating head and eye...
Background: WHO states the muskuloskeletal disorders disrupt the lives of hundreds of millions of individuals. The structure and biomechanics of the foot are greatly influenced by the arch of the foot. Abnormalities in the lower extremities often occur in children. Flat foot and cavus foot are disorders in the development of the arch of the foot. This condition can cause various...
Tennis is a sport that uses rackets and can be played by two or four players. Forehand, backhand, and serve shots are some of the methods used to hit the ball while playing tennis. Constantly hitting the ball with a racket can strain the hand, increasing the risk of tennis elbow injury. Because it often affects tennis players, the term “tennis elbow” is used. To succeed and excel...
A sedentary lifestyle is a habit of spending more time on immobilization activities such as working in front of a computer, driving, watching television or even participating in social interactions only through social media. This lack of physical activity can have an impact on a person's physical fitness such as a decrease in the maximum oxygen volume capacity. (Vo2 max) this...
Currently, many students adopt an unhealthy lifestyle characterized by a lack of physical activity. Lack of physical activity can affect lung function, one of which is Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) is the volume of air they can forcefully exhale when a person take a deep breath. An FVC below 80% indicates airway problems, meaning the lungs are not...
Background: Low of physical activity in adulthood increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, which can ultimately reduce a person's quality of life. According to WHO adults should at least do 150 minutes of exercise or at least 75 minutes/week. Dance is a form of physical activity that can be recommended as an alternative...
Background: Students enrolled at universities are recognized for their ability to carry out tasks independently, demonstrating a more mature and developed mindset.. Student lecture activities involve physical activity which can affect physical activity patterns and resilience levels. Resilience among students is viewed as highly significant because it plays a crucial role in...