- Hermina Mekarsari<\/a><\/li>
- 27 July 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
RIGHT EXERCISES FOR KNEE ARTHRITIS<\/a><\/h3>
Friends of Hermina, \n \nyou must have often heard the word “Knee Arthritis”. Inflammation of the knee joint can often be caused by many things such as aging/degenerative processes that occur, after previous trauma, knee inflammation, excessive activity (exercise or weightlifting and long-distance running), other systemic diseases that attack the joints such as (gout, infection, or crystal stones) to autoimmune diseases. \nUsually the symptoms of knee arthritis can vary depending on the severity and degree of inflammation, such as: knee pain that is exacerbated by activity (going up and down stairs and changing positions from sitting to standing), the appearance of a scraping sound when changing the position of the knee to bend to a straight line, swelling in the knee joint, stiffness of the knee joint, limited joint motion or redness and a feeling of warmth in the knee joint. This can be said to be very disturbing, especially in active populations. \nIf you experience knee joint pain, you still have to find the cause of the knee pain by consulting an orthopedic surgeon, because without proper diagnosis and treatment, joint pain can get worse. In addition, for people with knee joint pain, you should do some light physical activities that don't put too much stress on the knee joint. This physical activity is important to do especially to maintain body fitness and strengthen the structure and function of the muscles in the thigh which is an important structure supporting the knee joint so that it can help relieve knee pain. \nSo that Hermina Friends don't choose the wrong type of exercise that is recommended for knee joint pain, the following are safe sports for those who have complaints of knee joint pain, including: \n\n 1. Casual walk \n Casual walking is a type of exercise that is quite recommended for sufferers of knee pain due to joint inflammation. Because this type of exercise can help relieve stiffness in the knee joints and serves to strengthen the muscles in the thighs. However, leisurely walking is recommended to be done on a flat road so that it does not become an excessive burden on the knees when walking on an uphill road. At first it might hurt when you do a leisurely walk routinely, but over time as the thigh muscles strengthen, the pain and stiffness of the knee will decrease. \n2. Swim \n This type of aerobic exercise is a safe physical activity for sufferers of knee pain, because this type of exercise does not result in a focus on the knees. In general, because this type of exercise is done in water, it can help reduce body volume by up to 90% of body weight. \n3. Static bike \n Static bicycles are a sport that is suitable for sufferers of knee joint pain, because static bicycles do not put excessive burden on the knees, on the other hand static bicycles can help strengthen the muscles around the knee joints. Apart from that, Hermina's friends can also increase the intensity of the static bicycle exercise by providing resistance to the pedals. \n4. Light weight training \n Light weight training here is meant to be exercise using weights by focusing on the thigh and lower leg areas. This is very necessary for people with arthritis, because strong joint-supporting muscle strength is the key to reducing knee pain due to arthritis. The recommended load varies according to each person's physical abilities, but it is recommended to use a load below 5 kg. \n5. Stretching / stretching \n Regular stretching can help to restore the function of knee motion caused by knee joint stiffness in people with arthritis. \n6. Yoga / Pilates \n This type of exercise serves to improve body coordination and flexibility. Usually focuses on core body strength. Therefore this exercise can relieve pain in the joints. \n The following are some sports that are safe and can be done in patients with joint pain caused by knee inflammation. \n\n So don't worry, Hermina Friends who have knee arthritis problems, can still do physical activities without worrying and do them consistently and be careful to avoid injury. \nIf there are problems and complaints that interfere with your activities, immediately consult an Orthopedic Specialist so that the causes and solutions can be found as well as therapies that can be carried out to deal with complaints from Friends of Hermina \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Bogor<\/a><\/li>
- 24 March 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Knee Joint Pain? Let's Get to Know Total Knee Replacement (TKR)<\/a><\/h3>
Total knee replacement (TKR), also known as total knee arthroplasty, is an action procedure to replace the inflamed surface of the knee joint with a new joint (a prosthetic artificial knee joint). At TKR, the end of the femur will be removed and replaced with a metal shell, and the end of the tibia will be replaced with a metal stem. The two of them are connected with plastic, which functions as a damper for movement. \n\n A total knee replacement procedure is an effective solution to surgical procedures performed to replace the knee joint. This procedure is performed because of joint inflammation, which causes the legs to feel stiff and painful when moved. \n\n Many things affect pain in the knee, pain can occur due to injury, apart from injury the factor of increasing age also increases the risk of developing this disease. The degeneration of the knee is exacerbated by the traumatic condition of the knee, which is not treated immediately. \n\n \n\n Causes of Knee Pain \n\n \n Knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage rubs together, causing wear and tear and causing the knee to become stiff and deformed.due to age factor. Ostroarthritis usually occurs in patients over the age of 50, but it can also occur in younger patients. \n Rheumatoid Arthritis. Autoimmune diseases can also cause inflammation of the lining of the knee joint (synovitis), causing joint damage. This can affect many joints. \n Post-Traumatic Arthritis can occur after a cartilage injury or fracture. \n \n\n \n\n When Is the Right Time to Perform Knee Replacement Surgery? \n\n \n When knee pain or stiffness interferes with daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, sitting, or squatting. \n There is inflammation in the joints in the knee that does not heal even though you have taken medication. \n Knee pain of moderate intensity continues even when you are not doing activities, such as when you are sleeping, until the pain is severe. \n \n\n As a result, Friends of Hermina require quick and precise action in dealing with bone disorders; it is best to consult an orthopedic specialist right away. and the importance of maintaining joint health by avoiding sitting too long, maintaining a healthy weight, consuming nutritious food, and exercising regularly. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Metland Cibitung<\/a><\/li>
- 24 October 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Recognizing Arthritis, a disease that is identical to the U . factor<\/a><\/h3>
Hello Hermina's friends, do you often hear that arthritis is caused by the U factor? So what and why does this arthritis occur? Arthritis is a condition where there is swelling and pain in one or more joints. This condition can also be characterized by stiffness in the affected joint. This pain generally gets worse with age. \n\n What causes arthritis? \n\n There are various causes of arthritis. These include infections, degenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, and the buildup of uric acid crystals \n\n Based on the cause, arthritis can be divided into two types: \n\n 1. Osteoarthritis \nOsteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is prone to attack the elderly. This condition occurs because the cartilage has been eroded and occurs over a long period of time. Infection or joint injury is also one of the causes of this inflammatory process. \n\n 2. Rheumatoid Arthritis \nRheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that a person's immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule (a membrane that covers the entire joint). When the immune system attacks this membrane, inflammation and swelling occurs. This trip will damage the cartilage of the joint. \n\n What factors can increase the risk of arthritis? \n\n \n Family history\n \n Some types of arthritis run in families, if a parent or sibling has this condition, you are at risk for it too \n \n \n Age\n \n The risk of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout increases with age \n \n \n Gender\n \n Women are more at risk of developing arthritis than men \n \n \n Previous history of joint injury\n \n Individuals who have experienced injuries to the joints, for example injuries during sports activities, will be more at risk of developing this disease \n \n \n Obesity\n \n Being overweight can put pressure on joints, especially the knees, hips, and spine \n \n \n \n\n Arthritis is characterized by symptoms such as mild to very severe pain, stiffness in the joints, swelling of the joints, redness of the inflamed joints, and limited or impaired joint space. \n\n To diagnose arthritis, the doctor will take a history and physical examination, as well as perform some necessary supporting examinations. These include: laboratory tests, x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds. \n\n After carrying out the necessary series of examinations, the doctor will provide therapy according to the patient's condition and needs, through drugs, physical therapy, or surgery if needed. \n\n How to prevent arthritis? \n\n Arthritis can be prevented by having a healthy diet, exercising diligently, maintaining an ideal body weight, and always being careful when doing activities to avoid injury. \n\n When experiencing the above symptoms, immediately contact doctor Antonius Haratua Pakpahan, SpOT at Hermina Metland Hospital, Cibitung to get further treatment. He practices on Monday, Tuesday, Friday at 08.00-10.00 and Thursday at 16.00-18.00 \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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