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<![CDATA[PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN CUSTOM INSOLE TERHADAP AGILITY PADA ANAK UMUR 8-12 TAHUN ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhibbah Fatati]]>;
<![CDATA[Dwi Setyawan]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i1.1372
<![CDATA[Background: The foot is a very important part of the limb for walking, and functions as a lever so that the foot is the part that receives the deformity force, so the shape of the sole of the foot has a very important role in carrying out every physical activity. The description above provides an illustration that someone with a flat foot shape has a physical activity ability, namely agility, which is less good compared to someone who has a normal foot shape. Methods and Subjects: The method used in this study is quantitative experimental using a Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) research design. This study uses a single blinding method where the research subjects do not know what type of insole they are using. The randomized technique in this study uses simple randomization, namely by drawing lots. The sample of this study was 38 respondents, where the control group and the intervention group received the same treatment by being given standard treatment in the form of custom insoles but for the control group they were given regular insoles without medial arch support (MAS). And the intervention group was given insoles with medial arch support (MAS) features. Therefore, in this study, a pre-treatment test was conducted as a basis for determining the level of sample homogeneity, as well as a post-treatment test which was used as data to compare the effectiveness of the intervention between the two groups tested. The measuring instrument used in this study was the Edgren Side Step Test (ESST). Results: The results of the Mann Whitney test showed that there was a difference in the average agility between the intervention group (16.52) and the control group (17.73) with a p value = 0.042 where the p value <0.05.Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is a statistically significant difference in agility in the intervention group and the control group. Where the intervention group has better agility than the control group]]>
<![CDATA[PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN KNEE DECKER TERHADAP NYERI LUTUT SAAT MENDAKI GUNUNG MAHASISWA PENCINTA ALAM ]]>
<![CDATA[Prasetyo Catur Utomo]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhibbah Fatati]]>;
<![CDATA[An-nisa Octaviani Putri]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i1.1373
<![CDATA[Background: One of the student activities related to physical activity and sports is mountain climbing. Mountain climbing is a sport related to physical activity and nature. Physical activity carried out in the open air has more benefits for physical and psychological health because mountain climbing is a medium to find a calm and quiet atmosphere because the mountain is far from the hustle and bustle of the city. However, mountain climbing can cause various health problems if done without good preparation. One of the physical problems that arises is knee pain. Efforts to reduce the level of pain can be done by using an assistive device (orthosis), namely knee support or elastic knee decker. Elastic knee decker is an orthosis that covers the knee area where the function of the elastic knee decker itself is to provide compression, knee stability, minimize muscle work and can reduce the degree of pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of knee decker on knee pain that occurs when climbing mountains. Methods and subjects: This study is a quasi-experimental study with a two-group pre-test post-test design. Sampling using purposive sampling of 16 people. Results: The Mann-Whitney test results showed a sig. value of 0.001, meaning p<0.05, which indicates the effect of using elastic knee decker on knee pain in mountain climbers.]]>
<![CDATA[DERAJAT HALLUX VALGUS DAN TINGKAT NYERI GURU SMK SURAKARTA ]]>
<![CDATA[Anissa Eka Septiani]]>;
<![CDATA[Nur Rachmat]]>;
<![CDATA[Fitri Khoirun Nisa]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i1.1399
<![CDATA[Background: The foot plays a vital role in supporting body weight and enabling locomotion. Improper foot care and footwear can lead to musculoskeletal disorders such as pain. One common condition is hallux valgus, a lateral deviation of the big toe that causes progressive pain and impairs joint function. Teachers, particularly those in vocational high schools, are at higher risk due to prolonged standing and the use of formal footwear. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship and strength of association between the hallux valgus angle and pain intensity among public vocational high school teachers in Surakarta. Methods: A quantitative, observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. The hallux valgus angle was measured using amplification angulus, and pain intensity was assessed. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation test. Results: A significant positive correlation was found between the hallux valgus angle and pain intensity. For the right foot, the p-value was 0.028 with a correlation coefficient of 0.401 (moderate). For the left foot, the p-value was 0.038 with a correlation coefficient of 0.380 (low). Conclusion: There is a significant positive relationship between the hallux valgus angle and pain intensity among teachers, with moderate correlation on the right foot and low correlation on the left foot]]>
<![CDATA[THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OXYTOCIN MASSAGE AND WOOLWICH MASSAGE ON THE SMOOTHNESS OF BREAST MILK FLOW IN POST-TERM MOTHERS ]]>
<![CDATA[Paryono, Paryono]]>;
<![CDATA[Novita Wulandari]]>;
<![CDATA[Lusinta Agustina]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i1.1452
<![CDATA[Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is the best food for babies given according to needs for 6 months. However, not all postpartum mothers immediately produce breast milk, so efforts are needed to increase the flow of breast milk in postpartum mothers. Efforts to increase the flow of breast milk include oxytocin massage and woolwich massage. Objective: To determine the flow of breast milk in postpartum mothers after being given oxytocin massage intervention, to determine the flow of breast milk in postpartum mothers after being given woolwich massage intervention, to determine the difference between oxytocin massage and woolwich massage on the flow of breast milk in postpartum mothers. Research Method: The type of research used was a pre-experimental two group pretest and posttest design. The sampling technique was quota sampling. 30 samples were obtained that met the criteria. The data analysis technique used was non-parametric statistics, the Wilcoxon test and the Mann-Whitney test. Research Results: The flow of breast milk in the oxytocin massage group averaged 8.00 and the woolwich massage group averaged 6.50. The results of the Mann-Whitney test for the oxytocin massage group had a mean rank of 21.03 while the mean for the woolwich massage group had a mean rank of 9.97. The test results showed a significance value (p) = 0.000 where the p value (0.000) <0.05 means that there is a difference in the provision of oxytocin massage and woolwich massage on the smoothness of breast milk in postpartum mothers in the work area of the Trucuk II Klaten Health Center. Conclusion: There is a difference in the provision of oxytocin massage and woolwich massage on the smoothness of breast milk in postpartum mothers in the work area of the Trucuk II Klaten Health Center]]>
<![CDATA[PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN ELASTIC LUMBAL CORSET TERHADAP NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH PADA PEGAWAI ANGKAT-ANGKUT ]]>
<![CDATA[Anggriani, Atika Febri]]>;
<![CDATA[Septiani, Anissa Eka]]>;
<![CDATA[Meidiani, Hersya]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i3.1590
<![CDATA[Background: Repetitive physical activity and non-ergonomic work postures in building store employees increase the risk of lower back pain. Elastic lumbar corsets are used as a method to reduce these complaints by providing stability to the lumbar area. Purpose: this study aims to determine the effect of using elastic lumbar corsets on lower back pain. Research methodology: quantitative research using a pre-experimental research type with a one-group pretest-posttest design method with a sample size of 18 selected using inclusion and exclusion criteria. Analysis of this research data using the Wilcoxon test. Result: the results of the hypothesis test showed a p value of 0.001 and the value <0.05, which means there is an effect of using elastic lumbar corsets on reducing the degree of lower back pain in lifting and transporting employees. Discussion: There is a limitation of back mobility, especially in lumbar flexion movements that are often performed in daily activities, and it is known to contribute to increased pain and the presence of abdominal pressure that helps reduce pain. Conclusion: elastic lumbar corsets are able to reduce the degree of lower back pain in lifting and transporting.]]>
<![CDATA[EFEKTIVITAS CUSTOME LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS (LSO) UNTUK MENGURANGI NYERI PADA LOW BACK PAIN ]]>
<![CDATA[Suprayogi, Dody]]>;
<![CDATA[Zubaidi, Alfan]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i3.1706
<![CDATA[Latar Belakang: Low back pain merupakan salah satu kondisi nyeri didaerah punggung bawah. Kondisi ini terjadi karena tulang vertebra lumbalis tertekan dalam jangka lama dalam penggunaan aktifitas. Dalam jangka panjang bahkan nyeri dapat menjalar dikedua kaki bahkan sampai dikedua telapak kaki. Salah satu alat untuk meredakan nyeri adalah Lumbal Sacral Ortosis. Lumbal Sacral Ortosis merupakan alat pelindung diri yang berkaitan dengan pekerjaan untuk mencegah cedera jaringan otot. Lumbal Sacral Ortosis dapat berfungsi sebagai pereda nyeri, membatasi gerakan atau immobilisasi sebagian, memenejemen postur tubuh yang salah. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan custom Lumbal Sacral Ortosis terhadap penurunan nyeri pada penderita low back pain. Metode: Jenis penelitian kuantitatif, metode pre eksperimental dengan desain one grup pretest-post test dengan sampel berjumlah 60 orang di Klinik Fisioterapi Karanganyar. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur derajat nyeri adalah Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Metode analisis data menggunakan uji Wilcoxon dan uji normalitas date menggunakan Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Hasil: Hasil uji Wilcoxon memperoleh p value 0.000 (< 0.05). Penurunan derajat nyeri sebelum dan setelah diberikan intervensi custome Lumbar Sacral Orthosis dengan selisih rata-rata sebesar 1.7. Custome Lumbar Sacral Orthosis efektif untuk mengurangi nyeri pada low back pain. Sampel penelitian semuanya berjenis kelamin perempuan. Kesimpulan: Penelitian ini menunjukkan intervensi custome Lumbar Sacral Orthosis efektif dalam mengurangi nyeri pada penderita low back pain]]>
<![CDATA[PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN KNEE SUPPORT TERHADAP PENGURANGAN NYERI LUTUT PADA PEMAIN BOLA TENIS ]]>
<![CDATA[Utomo, Prasetyo Catur]]>;
<![CDATA[Akbar Nabila, Iltizam]]>;
<![CDATA[fatati, muhibbah]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i3.1712
<![CDATA[Background: People of all ages frequently have knee pain, which frequently strikes unexpectedly after an injury or physical activity. Tennis players may suffer from degenerative illnesses, injuries, or excessive and repeated motions that cause knee pain. Using a knee support with an open patella design is one way to manage pain. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether using knee supports can help tennis players with their knee problems. Methods and Subjects: This study included a one-group pre-test and post-test design, a quantitative research approach, and a quasi-experimental methodology. Purposive sampling was used in the sample process, and 13 respondents satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before and after utilizing the knee support—which is only worn during play—pain levels were assessed using a Visual Analog Scale. results: The Wilcoxon test got results with a value of 0.001, indicating a significant effect because P <0.05. In conclusion, this study shows how well knee support helps to reduce knee pain in tennis players.]]>
<![CDATA[EFFECT OF EDTA AND 3.8% SODIUM CITRATE ON BLOOD SEDIMENTATION RATE BY WESTERGREN METHOD WITH 0.86% NACL ]]>
<![CDATA[Rahmayani Agustin Nanda Kusuma]]>;
<![CDATA[Emma Ismawatie]]>;
<![CDATA[Yulia Ratna Dewi]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i3.1685
<![CDATA[Background: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a hematological test used to detect inflammatory processes and blood disorders. ESR values can be influenced by the type of anticoagulant used. Objective: To compare ESR values in venous blood samples using EDTA and 3.8% sodium citrate anticoagulants with the Westergren method modified by the addition of 0.86% NaCl. Methods: This study employed an observational analytical approach with a cross-sectional design, conducted at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory of Politeknik Indonusa Surakarta. A total of 32 venous blood samples were examined using both anticoagulants. Data were analyzed statistically using the Mann–Whitney test. Results: The mean ESR value in samples with EDTA anticoagulant was 18.3 mm/h, while that in samples with 3.8% sodium citrate was 13.1 mm/h. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value of 0.014 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. This difference may be attributed to the chemical properties and osmolarity of each anticoagulant, which affect erythrocyte rouleaux formation. Conclusions: The type of anticoagulant significantly affects ESR results. 3.8% sodium citrate remains the preferred anticoagulant for the Westergren method according to standard protocols, without the addition of 0.86% NaCl dilution]]>
<![CDATA[STABILITY TEST OF FACIAL MOISTURIZING CREAM FROM SNAIL SLIME (Achatina fulica) WITH VARIATIONS IN STEARIC ACID ]]>
<![CDATA[Suhesti, Iin]]>;
<![CDATA[Putri, Vania Santika]]>;
<![CDATA[Hidayah, Dian Nurul]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i3.1761
<![CDATA[The skin is exposed to free radicals from the environment every day which can cause premature aging. The aging process is characterized by decreased sweat gland production, followed by decreased skin moisture due to reduced skin elasticity and the skin's ability to retain water, so the skin needs moisturizer. Snail slime (Achatina fulica) contains active substances glycosaminoglycan and allantoin with a concentration of 3% functioning as a tightener, softener and moisturizer for facial skin and contains achasin protein which has antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes with an inhibitory power of 16.0 mm ± 2.6 at a concentration of 11%. This study aims to determine the effect of achasin protein on Propionibacterium acnes on skin elasticity.to know the variation of stearic acid concentration and stability of facial moisturizing cream from snail slime. This study used an experimental method with 3% snail slime as the active ingredient and stability testing was carried out using 2 methods, namely cycling test and centrifugation. Snail slime was formulated into a cream preparation with varying stearic acid concentrations of 5%, 7%, 9% and 11%. Based on the results of the stability test using the cycling test method, it was found that all cream formulas were physically stable because they did not experience phase separation, while based on the results of the stability test using the centrifugation method, it was found that the cream in formula 4 was more physically stable when compared to formulas 1, 2 and 3 because it experienced phase separation at the 150th minute. Conclusion: The resulting facial moisturizer cream was stable in the cycling test method but not stable in the centrifugation method.]]>
<![CDATA[INTENSITY OF SECONDHAND SMOKE EXPOSURE IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLINICAL ELEVATION OF SERUM ALT LEVELS IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS ]]>
<![CDATA[Kurnia, Dimas Ardi]]>;
<![CDATA[Yulia Ratna Dewi]]>;
<![CDATA[Yulita Maulani]]>
<![CDATA[ Medical Journal of Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Medical Journal of Nusantara (MJN) ]]>
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DOI: 10.55080/mjn.v4i2.1784
<![CDATA[Background: Secondhand smoke exposure contains various toxic compounds that may affect liver function even in young, apparently healthy individuals. Evidence regarding the impact of exposure intensity on liver enzyme activity remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the association between secondhand smoke exposure intensity and serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) levels among university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 99 university students selected using purposive sampling. Exposure intensity was quantified using a structured questionnaire based on frequency and duration of exposure. Serum ALT levels were measured using an enzymatic method with an automated chemistry analyzer. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation test. Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between secondhand smoke exposure intensity and serum ALT levels (r = 0.293, p = 0.003). Although most ALT values remained within normal reference ranges, higher exposure intensity was associated with a gradual increase in ALT levels. Conclusion: Increased intensity of secondhand smoke exposure is associated with subclinical elevation of serum ALT levels in healthy young adults. These findings highlight the importance of minimizing passive smoke exposure even in non-smoking populations.]]>
