Rheumatoid arthritis merupakan penyakit yang banyak dialami oleh lanjut usia, menyerang sistem muskuloskeletal yang mempengaruhi persendian dan otot. Nyeri sendi pada rheumatoid arthritis merupakan suatu peradangan sendi yang ditandai dengan pembengkakan sendi, warna kemerahan, panas, nyeri dan terjadinya gangguan gerak. Intervensi nonfarmakologi diperlukan untuk mengurangi nyeri sendi rheumato…
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint ailment that primarily affects knee joints, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. In Indonesia and globally, knee OA accounts for the majority of OA cases, impacting nearly 80%. Numerous systemic and local factors contribute to this condition. This study explores the characteristics of knee OA patients at Dr. Mohammad Ho…
The non-ergonomic work postures among UMKM grilled kemplang workers is a primary concern regarding the risk of occupational health issues. Ergonomic chairs are designed to control the risks of ergonomic hazards for workers in the grilled kemplang industry in the Meranjat Village, Ogan Ilir Regency. This research aims to determine the suitability of the designed ergonomic chair prototype for gri…
Pain experienced by arthritis sufferers often recurs and if not done proper management will interfere with daily activities, can even cause disability. Pain management in patients with arthritis can be done with non-pharmacological therapy by giving warm compresses combined with herbal plants. This study aims to find out whether there is a comparison of pain intensity after being given warm com…
Forward head posture (FHP) is a posture disorder in which the head is pointed forward in the sagittal plane away from the vertical line of the shoulders, characterized by not aligning the head with the shoulders. FHP greatly affects human life which in the long term can cause chronic neck pain, muscle tension disorders, and also affect daily activities. This study aims to determine the determin…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative inflammatory disease characterized by the destruction of cartilage, the formation of osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, as well as synovitis. Degrees based on Kellgren-Lawrence can monitor disease progression and estimate the severity of knee OA. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of OA risk factors with Kellgren-Lawrence de…
Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of synovial joints characterized by degradation of joint cartilage followed by subchondral bone thickening, osteophyte formation, synovial inflammation, and joint degeneration. Obesity has been identified as risk factor of knee osteoarthritis. Researches on the relationship of obesity and osteoarthritis are still limited and has many result d…