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The Effects of Trunk Muscle and Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises on Reducing Fall Risk Among Older Adults Jehaman, Isidorus; Tantangan, Redi; Sinuhaji, Simson; Nasution, Rabiatun; Ginting, Raynald Ignasius
JURNAL PENGMAS KESTRA (JPK) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Pengmas Kestra (JPK)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LP2M) Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/gp97g330

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Background: Falls are a common health challenge experienced by the elderly and can significantly affect their quality of life. The leading causes of falls include decreased trunk muscle strength and disturbances in the vestibular system. Ironically, many older adults are unaware that these risks can be reduced through simple and regular physical activity. Therefore, interventions in the form of education and structured exercise, delivered directly at the community level, are considered a strategic approach to promote preventive behavior. Objective: This Community Partnership Program (PKM) aimed to  improve the knowledge, practical skills, and motivation of elderly individuals in preventing fall risks through trunk muscle exercises and Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises. Method: The activity was conducted at Pagar Jati Public Health Center, Lubuk Pakam, involving 20 elderly participants. It consisted of two main sessions: an educational session covering the causes of falls, the role of trunk muscles, and the body's balance system; and a practical session where participants performed both exercises under the guidance of the implementation team. Evaluation was carried out through initial discussions, observation of participant engagement, and a simple pre-test and post-test. Results: The program showed a significant impact. A total of 85% of participants demonstrated improved understanding of fall risk and its prevention, 78% were able to perform the exercises correctly, and 90% expressed a commitment to continue the exercises independently at home. Participant satisfaction reached 92%. The elderly showed high enthusiasm throughout the activity, with many stating that this was the first time they realized the importance of light exercises in maintaining balance. Conclusion: This activity successfully enhanced the cognitive and motor skills of elderly participants in fall prevention. The combination of trunk muscle exercises and Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises proved effective in improving postural control, vestibular adaptation, and overall body stability. This hands-on approach is highly effective and recommended for sustainable implementation within community-based health promotion and prevention programs for the elderly.
The Effect of Kinesiotaping and Nerve Glide Exercise on Wrist Functional Activity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients at Citama Hospital Bogor Regency 2025 salim, johanes; Ramadhan, Iqbal; Nasution, Rabiatun
JURNAL KEPERAWATAN DAN FISIOTERAPI (JKF) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Keperawatan dan Fisioterapi (JKF)
Publisher : Fakultas Keperawatan dan Fisioterapi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/94zhvf49

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition affecting peripheral nerves, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. This occurs when increased pressure develops within the wrist compartment that houses tendons and nerves. When pressure rises, it compresses the median nerve. This nerve innervates the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and half of the ring finger, so clinical manifestations appear in these areas. This condition can be acute or chronic, but chronic cases are more commonly found. Research Objective: To determine whether kinesiotaping and nerve glide exercise have an effect on the functional activity of the hand in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Research Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest and post-test one-group design. Observation was utilized to measure the functional activity scale of the wrist before and after the application of kinesiotaping and nerve glide exercise. The sample consisted of 12 respondents. The intervention was administered twice a week for 2 weeks. Results: Analysis using the paired T-test on the effects of kinesiotaping and nerve glide exercise yielded a value of p = 0.002 (p < 0.05). This indicates a significant change in the functional activity scale of the wrist in carpal tunnel syndrome patients before and after the intervention of kinesiotaping and nerve glide exercise. The findings conclude that kinesiotaping and nerve glide exercise