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Higher Duration of Laptop Usage Associated with the Occurrence of Neck Disability in Undergraduate Physical Therapy Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic Ni Nyoman Wahyuni; Tabita Febyola Wijaya; Muhammad Adeel; I Putu Gde Surya Adhitya
Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): January-June 2022
Publisher : Universitas Udayana dan Diaspora Taipei Medical University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51559/ptji.v3i1.43

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Introduction: To prevent the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, all students in Indonesia were learning from home using laptops for long durations, that cause neck disabilities. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between laptop use and disability in the neck region. Methods: This study was analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis with 106 students in semesters 3rd, 5th, and 7th as participants. Data was taken using a questionnaire on a google form which was distributed in August 2021. Participant data such as age, gender, semester level, height, weight, physical activity per day and per week, use of Kinesio taping, any physiotherapy action taken for neck pain, use of pain medication, use of laptops per day and per week, and ergonomic position were collected as predictors of neck pain which were interpreted if the neck disability index questionnaire (NDI) value was >60%. Results: This study showed the results of 106 participants that have been analyzed, an increase of 1 hour of laptop use in students has a significant relation to an increase in neck pain of 3.1% after adjusting with other variables (p = 0.034). At the same time, other characteristics did not show a significant effect after adjusting with other variables on the occurrence of neck pain. Conclusions: With every increase in the possibility of using a laptop in undergraduate students, there was a significant increase in the risk of developing NDI after adjusting with other variables (gender, use of painkillers, ergonomic position, physical activity, and semester).
Physical therapy management for muscle tightness in a surfing athlete: a case report study Vittala, Govinda; I Putu Prananda Dinata; Putu Devinda Ardaswari; Tabita Febyola Wijaya; Lanang Imam Herlambang; I Dewa Gede Alit Kamayoga
Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): January-June 2024
Publisher : Universitas Udayana dan Diaspora Taipei Medical University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51559/ptji.v5i1.171

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Background: Muscle tightness refers to the sensation of tension or stiffness in the muscles, often resulting from factors such as excessive physical activity, inadequate warm-up before exercise, muscle injury, or underlying medical conditions. This article describes a case of a surfer patient with muscle tightness who has had ACL reconstruction meniscectomy and physical therapy management. Case description: The patient was a 51-year-old male surfing athlete from New Zealand diagnosed with muscle tightness. The patient had a history of ACL and meniscus injuries, followed by ACL reconstruction and meniscectomy of the right knee. The patient was on vacation in Bali, and he was surfing every day. The patient underwent physical therapy twice a week. The intervention program included modalities (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and ultrasound), manual therapy (massage and patellar mobilization), and exercise therapy (range of motion exercises, strength training, and stretching). Conclusion: The physical therapy intervention program designed for one week can yield positive results in reducing pain levels, improving the range of motion of the right knee, increasing the circumference of the right knee segment, and enhancing the functional activities of the right knee.