Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) merupakan penyakit neuropati perifer akibat jeratan yang tersering menyebabkan disabilitas. Penyakit ini disebabkan oleh gerakan repetitif jangka panjang (cumulative trauma disorders (CTD)) dan berhubungan dengan penyakit akibat kerja dengan insidens terjadinya mencapai 21 kasus per 100.000 pekerja per tahun. Salah satu pekerjaan dengan gerakan repetitif terjadi pada pengemudi ojek online. Gerakan pada pergelangan tangan dan getaran yang timbul selama mengendarai motor merupakan faktor risiko terjadinya CTS. Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini adalah untuk membantu para pengemudi ojek online untuk mendapatkan penyuluhan, penanganan, serta pencegahan akan kerentanannya mengalami CTS. PkM dilaksanakan dalam selama seminggu dalam bentuk terklasterisasi untuk menghindari penularan Covid-19 akibat keramaian. Peserta yang hadir adalah sebanyak 56 orang dari target 55 orang. Selama pelaksanaan peserta tampak antusias dengan kegiatan penyuluhan ini dilihat dari pertanyaan dan animo peserta terhadap peragaan cara mencegah serta mengurangi gejala CTS. Kami juga memberikan obat-obatan sederhana bagi peserta yang memiliki gejala CTS.
Background<br />Cerebrovascular disease occurs due to atherosclerosis of the carotid artery triggered by endothelial dysfunction, which can be assessed by measuring the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). There are several risk factors contributing to endothelial dysfunction, such as 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] deficiency. A number of research studies have shown variable results on the relationship between 25(OH)D deficiency and endothelial dysfunction. The objective of the present study was to determine the relationship between 25(OH)D and CIMT in elderly women.<br /><br />METHODS <br />A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 45 elderly women aged ≥60 years. The inclusion criteria were: able to communicate well and able to walk actively without any help. The exclusion criteria were: not having diabetes mellitus, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, not consuming vitamin D or medicines containing corticosteroids, and not using hormone replacement therapy. Laboratory examination was conducted for fasting blood sugar, lipid profile, and 25(OH)D. CIMT was measured using carotid Doppler ultrasonography at the left carotid artery. Simple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the data.<br /><br />RESULTS<br />Mean 25(OH)D level was 11.753 ± 4.027 ng/mL, and mean CIMT 0.61 ± 0.10 mm. Simple regression analysis showed a significant relationship between 25(OH)D level and CIMT (β=-0.001; 95% C.I.=-0.020-0.003; p=0.009).<br /><br />CONCLUSION <br />Our data suggest an inverse association between 25(OH)D level and CIMT in elderly women. This study supports the protective role of vitamin D against subclinical atherosclerosis in elderly women.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of people's lives. To prevent transmission, one of the policies made is to Work From Home (WFH) which allows workers to work more flexibly and still meet the requirements for physical distancing. However, WFH can also cause a decrease in physical activity in workers and have a negative impact on workers' health. Low back pain (LBP) and headache are complaints that are often felt by workers due to WFH. The purpose of this Community Service activity is to increase public knowledge about low back pain and headaches due to WFH. This activities is carried out online using a zoom meeting in the form of webinar with the lecture method using PPT, questions and answers, and discussions as well as sharing experiences about LBP and headaches. The target participants are 30 people. The participants seemed serious and enthusiastic in participating in the webinar as evidenced by the many questions asked. Although the participants' education was quite good, knowledge about LBP and headaches was still lacking.
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