Effect Of Tai Chi Qigong On Aerobic Capacity In Elderly Examined By Using 6-Minute Walk Test

Introduction: The derivation of aerobic capacity affects elderly greatly, that is why prevention is needed. One of the example is exercise, such as Tai Chi. Aim: This research is a pre-experimental study to discover the effect of Tai Chi on aerobic capacity in elderly. Methods: Tai Chi intervention is given over the course of 8 weeks or 40 meetings, with a maximun of 5 times a week meetings, each has duration of 60 minutes. Qigong style Tai Chi is used. Aerobic capacity is rated by using 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) which followed by counting in the result to a regression formula to get VO2max. A total of 17 samples are succeed to satisfy the inclusion and exclusion criterias, as well as completing the whole research with more than 75% exercise attendance. The data retrieval of 6MWT is done before intervention, on the fourth week, and after intervention. Results: There is a derivation of aerobic capacity in elderly, from 25,103070 ml/kg/min (before intervention) to 24,4344 ml/kg/min (fourth week) unsignificantly (p=0,234). There is an escalation of aerobic capacity in elderly from 24,4344 ml/kg/min (fourth week) to 25,248976 ml/kg/min (after intervention) significantly (p=0,04). There is an escalation of aerobic capacity in elderly, from 25,103070 ml/kg/min (before intervention) to 25,248976 ml/kg/min (after intervention), but it is unsignificantly escalated (p=0,800). Conclusion: Tai Chi Qigong has not give a significant effect on aerobic capacity in elderly during the 8-weeks intervention or 40 meetings

Immediate Effect of Kinesio Taping Application on Joint Proprioception Function in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Pathologic process of osteoarthritis are changes of joint structures and surrounding structures. Injury on articular structure cause mechanical disturbance and reduce joint sensation. Proprioception has an important role in joint stabilization through sensorimotor system. Decrease of proprioception lead to decrease of functional ability on OA patients. Kinesio taping (KT) is one option of therapy in musculoskeletal injury. Kinesio taping can reduce pain and inflammation, facilitate muscle activity and stimulate mechanoreceptor. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of KT application on proprioception in knee OA patients. Method: This study was an experimental pre-post study. We measured the proprioception function of eight participants with knee OA (mean age 59,3 ± 6,22 years) before and 30 minutes after KT application. Joint position sense (JPS) and time to detect passive movement (TTDPM) using Cybex Isokinetic Dynamometer were used as proprioception function measurement. Technique of KT used was superior and inferior Y with 25% stretch. Result: All of JPS and TTDPM from 8 participants, before and 30 minutes after KT application, both on affected and unaffected sides, showed no significant difference (p>0.05). Conclusion: Kinesio taping with superior and inferior Y 25% stretch did not improve JPS and TTDPM in knee OA patients

LIFE QUALITY AMONG ELDERLY WITH OBESITY IN OUTPATIENT CLINIC, DR. SOETOMO HOSPITAL, SURABAYA

Obesity is one of the chronic diseases that may have significant impact and affect the quality of life, especially in elderly who already have multidimensional problems. This study aimed to provide information about the influence of obesity in elderly on every component of his quality of life by using the SF-36 quality of life. This study was conducted on 105 patients in outpatient Medical Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Diabetes at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya. Patients aged 60-75 years, consisting of 62 men and 43 women. The number of patients with obesity was 49 persons (46.7%) with an average body mass index (BMI) of 27.16 kg / m2. Whereas, non-obese patients were 56 persons (53.3%) with an average BMI of 21.23 kg/m2. In conclusion, there was no significant difference in the SF-36 life quality of obesity and non-obesity groups after being analyzed using t-test

Risk Factors Of Body Mass Index (BMI), Age Of Menarche, Parity And Hormonal Contraception Of Genu Osteoarthritis In Female Patients

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease related to joint cartilage and commonly occurs in the knee joint. The 2013 National Survey recorded the prevalence of joint diseases in East Java was 26.9%. OA affected more women than men due to the estrogen and caused disabilities in many women. This study aimed to find the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), age of menarche, parity, and the use of hormonal contraceptives against OA in genu at Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya. This was an analytic observational study with a case-control approach. Data collection was carried out through a short interview using a questionnaire. The sample size was calculated using a formula and found that the study required 42 patients with OA in the case group and 42 patients without OA in the control group. The case group was dominated by patients with 56-60 years old age (62.1%), BMI 23-24.9 kg/m2 (58.7%), menarche age 12-13 years (53.6%), multiparous (52.6%), having contraception pill usage history (62.3%) particularly using combination pills (60.5%) with a mean duration of use > 1 year (56.8%). There was a relationship between BMI and type of hormonal contraceptive used against genu OA in female patients at Universitas Airlangga Hospital Surabaya

Correlation between functional mobility and physical activity in elderly with locomotive syndrome

Background In the elderly, one of the most common causes of chronic disability is Locomotive syndrome. Locomotive syndrome is a decrease in mobility function due to locomotive organ disorders. Physical activity in the elderly is known to decrease compared to young adults, and good functional mobility is needed to carry out daily physical activities. Objectives To analyze the correlation between functional mobility and physical activity in the elderly with Locomotive syndrome.  Methods This study is a cross-sectional observational study. 44 participants (15 men and 29 women) aged 60-78 years participated after screening with the Indonesian version of the Loco-check questionnaire. Subjects performed the Five Time Sit to Stand (FTSTS) test and filling out the Indonesian version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The correlation between FTSTS and IPAQ-SF scores with Loco-check were analyzed using the Spearman correlation test. Results A significant correlation was shown between FTSTS values and Loco-check which yielded with a p value of 0.008, and a correlation coefficient of 0.395. No correlation found between IPAQ-SF scores and Loco-check. Conclusion There is a positive correlation between functional mobility and Locomotive syndrome