Latar belakang Osteoartritis sering dijumpai terutama pada orang lanjut usia atau sering disebut penyakit degeneratif, dan bisa terjadi pada usia lebih awal. Osteoartritis menyebabkan nyeri dan disabilitas pada penderita sehingga mengganggu aktivitas sehari-hari. Pengabdian pada Masyarakat pada pasien Osteoartritis merupakan hilirisasi penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Aisyah dan tim di RSI Ahmad Yani pada tahun 2019. Metode Pengabdian pada Masyarakat dilaksanakan terlebih dahulu dalam bentuk sosialisasi dilakukan kepada kader kesehatan di Kelurahan Wonokromo. Pada sosialisasi ini diberikan penjelasan terkait data yang dibutuhkan saat pre test, simulasi pengisian pretest dan pemberian contoh latihan yang akan diberikan dalam bentuk video. Pemberian pre test dan post test diberikan dalam bentuk formulir secara online yang dapat diakses oleh subyek dari rumah. Hasil dan pembahasan Formulir hasil isiankader dan masyarakat terkumpul sebanyak 31 formulir dari 31 responden. Karakteristik subyek yaitu usia, jenis kelamin, pekerjaan, tingkat nyeri dan lama menderita nyeri. Pasien mendapatkan edukasi berupa cara beraktifitas shari hari untuk mencegah nyeri dan berkembangnya penyakit lebih lanjut. Kesimpulan Dari evaluasi yang dilakukan bahwa semua responden dapat mengakses dan memahami latihan yang diberikan. Karena Osteoartritis mempunyai dampak jangka panjang, diharapkan masyarakat terus dipantau melalui kader agar tetap memiliki motivasi melakukan latihan.

Background: Indonesia is the fourth most populated country, of whom 10.8% are elderly people. The quality of life (QOL), which includes physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and the environment, is crucial as physical fitness may reflect the ability to perform daily activities without significant fatigue. The objective of this study was to explore the correlation of physical fitness with the QOL among the elderly.Methods: This was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach, including members of the elderly gymnastics club of the Haji General Hospital Surabaya. The physical fitness value was measured based on VO2max using a 6-minute walk test (6MWT). The VO2max (0.03 x mileage(m) + 3.98 cc/kilogram body weight/minute) was categorized into poor, moderate, and good. The QOL was assessed with WHOQOL-100 and grouped into poor, moderate, and good QOL. Data were analyzed by the Spearman correlation test.Results: In total, 33 elderly were recruited, with an average age was 67.85±6.11 years (range 60–78), mean height was 1.49±0.09 m, mean weight was 57.65±10.53 kg, and mean BMI was 24.92±3.69. The mean VO2max was 16.96±2.37, and the QOL was 64.61±6.82 mL/kg/minute. The 6MWT resulted in the physical fitness of poor (15%; n=5), moderate (36%; n12), and good (48%; n16). The WHOQOL assessment showed moderate (30%; n=10) and good (61%; n=23) QOL. Spearman correlation test results showed a correlation between physical fitness and the QOL (coefficient 0.356 and p= 0.042).Conclusions: There is a correlation between physical fitness and QOL among the elderly, suggesting that increasing physical fitness among the elderly, adjusted to their physical health condition, is important to get a good quality of life.

Introduction: Rehabilitation program has been proven to be able to restore the cardiorespiratory function of Covid-19 survivors. Reciting Holy Qur’an are associated with a more relaxed and lowered heart rate of the reciter. The present study aims to compare the regular rehabilitation program with addition of Reciting Holy Qur’an on cardiorespiratory fitness among moslem Covid-19 survivors. Method: This quantitative experimental study involved 18 moslem patients who were assigned into two groups. Eight patients in the interventional group received additional Qur’an recitation every day at least 20 pages, divided into several sessions according to the participants’ ability and opportunity. Meanwhile, ten patients in the control group received regular rehabilitation programs with mild to moderate intensity. The cardiorespiratory fitness level was evaluated by a count test (CT), incentive spirometry test (IST), and a 6-minute walk test (6MWT). The measurement was performed three times: before intervention, the first week, and the second week after treatment. Result: The participants were eight males and ten females with an age average of 51.9 ± 9.5 years. Both groups showed significant differences before and after treatment in the first and second week in terms of CT, IST, and 6MWT (p <0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in the first week in the IST result (p < 0.05), no significant difference in the second week was noticed. Conclusion: The Covid-19 survivors receiving additional Holy Qur’an recitation exhibit faster cardiorespiratory fitness improvement than the control group.

Background. Currently, conventional radiography is still widely used to diagnose knee osteoarthritis and assess the grade according to Kallgren and Lawrence’s criteria. Ultrasound is a simple, inexpensive, noninvasive, and dynamic modality for evaluating femoral cartilage (FC) thickness. This study aims to measure the FC thickness in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients and compare it to healthy adults using ultrasound assessment. Methods. An observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Hajj General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, from May to July 2022. Participants radiologically diagnosed with OA were included in the study and assigned to the OA group. Meanwhile, healthy adults without knee symptoms were included in the control group. FC thickness was measured using ultrasound scans at three sites: medial condyle (MC), intercondylar (IC), and lateral condyle (LC) on both sides of the knee. Results. The mean age in the OA and control groups was 61.03 ± 8.6 and 33.93 ± 14.7 years, respectively. Most participants in both groups were female. The OA group exhibited a thinner FC (1.49–1.63 mm) than the control group (1.68–1.87 mm). There was a significant difference in the mean of the right and left MC in both groups ( p < 0.05 ) but no significant difference in the IC and LC. Conclusion. OA patients exhibited a thinner FC than healthy adults in the control group. There was a significant difference in the mean thickness of the MC between groups.

This edition presents 11 articles from diverse disciplines, each thoroughly reviewed by three expertsin their respective fields. Our goal is for these articles to provide valuable insights, inspire readers, andserve as a reference for future studies.In this issue, the articles predominantly focus on cardiovascular function and respiration, particularlyin the elderly population. This emphasis is not surprising, as these diseases have been recognizedto cause significant functional impairments. According to WHO, cardiovascular diseases (such asischemic heart disease and stroke) and respiratory conditions (like chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease) continue to be the leading causes of death, ranking fir st and second, respectively.