Efektivitas Retrowalking Terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Pada Lansia Dengan Knee Osteoarthritis di Puskesmas Kendal Kerep Kota Malang

Abstract

Knee osteoarthritis is a degerative disease in the form of musculoskeletal disorders that occurs in the knee joint due to the integrity of the damaged articular cartilage which can cause pain. Pain in the knee that is allowed to continue without treatment will cause physical dysfunction in the individual with knee osteoarthritis. One of the interventions to treat pain in knee osteoarthritis is retrowalking. The mechanism of action of retrowalking in reducing pain is through its unique biomechanical mechanism, starting from the toe on phase. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of retrowalking to reduce pain in the elderly with knee osteoarthritis at Kendal Kerep Public Health Center.

Case Study: Providing Tens and Retrowalking on Knee Osteoarthritis Functional Activities

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