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Peran Fisioterapi Komunitas dalam Peningkatan Kesadaran Dini Stroke pada Keluarga dan Komunitas di Puskesmas Kendalsari Ahmad Putri, Cici Farida; Rahmanto, Safun; Suharto, Bonita
Health Care : Journal of Community Service Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Rena Cipta Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/healthcare.v3i3.129

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Introduction: Stroke is a serious medical condition caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to brain tissue damage, permanent disability, or even death. Increasing early awareness and understanding of stroke among families and communities is essential to promote early detection, risk factor prevention, and timely management. Objective: This community service aimed to educate families and communities about the definition of stroke, risk factors, warning signs, and preventive measures to reduce stroke incidence and its impacts. Methods: The method used was direct health education to the community, utilizing leaflets as educational media, combined with interactive lectures and question-and-answer sessions. Pre-tests and post-tests were conducted to assess participants' understanding before and after the education session. Conclusion: The health education session was conducted successfully. There was a noticeable increase in participants' understanding, as evidenced by improved post-test results. This activity is expected to encourage families and communities to be more alert to stroke and to implement preventive measures early.
Edukasi Fisioterapi Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Masyarakat Tentang OA Knee dan Penatalaksanaannya  di Puskesmas Kendalsari Kota Malang Rahmawati, Angelia Pramita; Rahmanto, Safun; Suharto, Bonita
Health Care : Journal of Community Service Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Rena Cipta Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/healthcare.v3i3.130

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Osteoarthritis of the knee (OA Knee) is a degenerative disorder of the joints that is commonly experienced by adults to the elderly, which causes pain, stiffness, and limited movement that hinders daily activities. Public understanding of proper physical exercise is needed to slow the development of OA Knee and maintain knee joint function. This counseling activity aims to provide education about OA Knee, including the introduction of risk factors, clinical symptoms, prevention efforts, and examples of exercises that are easy to do at home. Counseling is carried out through education using leaflet media, interactive discussions such as questions and answers to explore problems faced by participants, and direct practice of exercises that can be done at home independently such as active passive knee flexion, seated knee extension, SLR, Retrowalking. During the activity, the community showed a significant increase in knowledge, from previously not understanding to increasing their understanding, so it is hoped that the application of the exercises provided can help reduce the incidence and severity of OA Knee in the community around the Kendalsari Health Center, Malang City.