A Single Bout of Moderate Intensity Exercise Improves Concentration Level on Teenagers

Background: Physical exercise has a lot of benefit for health. However, the effect of cognitive function such as concentration in teenagers has yet been known. Aims: The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of a single bout or acute moderate intensity physical exercise on the level of concentration in teenagers. Methods: The subjects of this study were 32 16-18 years old teenagers, divided into two groups, control (C) and exercise (E) groups. Each group consisted of 8 boys and 8 girls. The E group did a single bout of moderate exercise using ergocycle. Physical exercise duration was 15 minutes, preceded by 5 minutes of warming up and then followed by 5 minutes of cooling down exercise. The concentration level was measured using the response period to sound stimulation (in second), measured with reaction time machine pre- and post-treatment. Faster response showed better concentration level and vice versa. Data were analyzed using paired T test, Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, independent T test, and Mann-Whitney test. The significance level was 5%. Result: There were significant differences of concentration level between pre- and post-exercise in E group (p= 0.004) and post-exercise concentration level between groups (p = 0.01). Exercise group had faster reaction time than C group (0.555±0.2 vs. 0.793±0.3, respectively). Conclusion: A single bout of moderate intensity exercise can improve the cognitive function showed by increased concentration level in teenagers

Immediate Effect of Kinesiotaping on Non-dominant Wrist Extensor Muscles:an Alteration in Handgrip Strength of Healthy Individuals

Background: Adequate function of wrist extensor muscles is essential for handgrip strength. Handgrip strength can be used as a health problem predictor in the future. Maintaining and increasing handgrip strength to reduce the risk of future mortality is noteworthy. Aim: To investigate the immediate effect of the kinesiotaping facilitation technique on the non-dominant wrist extensor muscles on handgrip strength of healthy individuals. Material and Methods: This study was conducted in August – September 2020. Twenty-two healthy men, aged 25 – 40 years and willing to participate in this study by signing the research agreement form was recruited from Medical Rehabilitation Departement RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya, and randomized into kinesiotaping group and placebo taping group. The kinesiotaping group received kinesiotaping facilitation technique Y strip 50% stretched on the non-dominant wrist extensor muscles. The placebo taping group received non-elastic adhesive tape Y strip on the non-dominant wrist extensor muscles. Handgrip strength was measured using hydraulic handgrip dynamometer before and 30 minutes after kinesiotaping facilitation technique and placebo taping applied. Results: Alteration of handgrip strength is significant increase in kinesiotaping group compared to placebo taping group (p=0.036). Conclusion: Kinesiotaping facilitation technique on non-dominant wrist extensor muscles can immediately increase handgrip strength of healthy individuals

Clinical Profile of Knee Osteoarthritis In The Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Installation of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya

Abstract Background: According to the American College of Rheumatology, osteoarthritis is a heterogeneous group of conditions that lead to joint signs and symptoms. This disease causes pain and disability in patients so that it interferes with daily activities and causes severe socio-economic impacts. The prevalence of osteoarthritis in Indonesia increases with age. This study aims to determine the clinical profile of knee osteoarthritis outpatients at the Medical Rehabilitation Installation at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya. Methods: This study used retrospective descriptive method using medical records of knee osteoarthritis patients at the Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Installation of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya for the period July 2018 - August 2019. There were obtained 87 samples of patient data that met the inclusion criteria. The variables in this study such as age, gender, type of knee osteoarthritis of the patient, and the location of the patient's knee osteoarthritis. Results: The results showed that most of the samples were in the elderly group (>60 years) as many as 50.57%, the patients were female (86.21%). The patient had secondary osteoarthritis and the patient had knee osteoarthritis on both sides of the knee. Conclusion: Based on this study, it was concluded that age, gender, location of knee osteoarthritis are appropriate variables in various other studies and the existing theories

Effect of high-intensity interval training on treadmill exercise with changes in inclination on serum IL-6 levels in overweight/obese men

Background: Obesity and overweight conditions showed an increase in plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentrations associated with fat mass. Adipocytes produce the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6, which plays a pathogenic role in chronic disease. Increased levels of inflammatory cytokines continuously cause cardiovascular complications, metabolic problems, and even death. Physical exercise is one of the treatments for overweight and obesity that, if done regularly, can reduce the basal value of IL-6. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a form of high-intensity exercise that recruits larger muscles than moderate-intensity training so that it will have an effect on increasing levels of IL-6 acute response and can reduce basal IL-6 levels with a relatively shorter duration of exercise. Objective: To analyze changes in basal serum IL-6 levels and acute responses before and after high-intensity interval training treadmill exercise with changes in inclination for four weeks in overweight or obese men. Methods: The study was conducted from October to November 2020. Twenty-two overweight or obese men were randomly assigned to the treatment group and the control group. The group did HIIT using a treadmill with incline changes for 30 minutes for 4 weeks. The control group did not receive intervention and was educated to continue physical activity as usual. Measurement of IL-6 levels was carried out before and after treatment. Results: The administration of the HIIT intervention for 4 weeks can reduce basal IL-6 levels. There was a significant decrease (p = 0.04) in the basal IL-6 after the intervention. Likewise, the comparative analysis between the two groups showed a significant difference in reduction after the intervention (p = 0.000). The delta glass effect size obtained a value of 0.866728, which indicates a large effect. Conclusion: HIIT can be proposed as an exercise therapy option to reduce basal IL-6 levels in overweight or obese men

Correlation between physical activity and hand grip strength in elderly with locomotive syndrome

Background Locomotive syndrome (LS) is due to locomotive organ disorders which decrease mobility function, especially in the elderly. LS interferes with physical activity and is decreased in the elderly which could potentially decrease muscle strength. Hand grip strength (HGS) has been associated with overall strength and lower limb strength, but its correlation with physical activity in LS is unknown. Objectives This study aims to analyze the correlation between physical activity and HGS in elderly with LS. Methods 44 elderly were screened with Indonesian version of the Loco-check, a screening tool for LS. Physical activity was assessed with Indonesian version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form and HGS was assessed with a digital hand dynamometer respectively. The correlation between physical activity and HGS with Loco-check were analyzed using the Spearman correlation test. Results Significant correlation were found between physical activity with Loco-check in question number six (p = 0.027) and seven (p = 0.006), with a correlation coefficient of 0.333 and 0.407 respectively. No correlation was found between HGS with Loco-check, neither between physical activity with HGS. Conclusion There are positive correlations between physical activity and LS