Health Science and Rehabilitation Journal

Pengaruh Resistance Circuit Training Terhadap Activity Daily Living pada Lansia di Puskesmas Gonting Mahe

Diade Junti Sibagariang, Zulkarnain, Sulaiman — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The aging process triggers a decline in physiological function and the musculoskeletal system, resulting in limitations in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) among older adults. This quantitative quasi-experimental study with a one-group pre-test and post-test design aimed to analyze the effect of Resistance Circuit Training (RCT) on ADL independence levels among elderly individuals at Gonting Mahe Public Health Center. A total of 36 older adults were selected using a purposive sampling technique. ADL independence levels were measured using the Katz Index before and after the RCT intervention, which was delivered across eight exercise sessions over one month. Prior to the intervention, the majority of respondents were classified as moderately dependent (83.3%) and mildly dependent (16.7%). Following the intervention, functional independence improved significantly, shifting to slightly dependent (55.6%), fully independent (25.0%), and mildly dependent (19.4%). Results from the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test revealed a statistically significant value of p = 0,000 (p < 0,05), demonstrating a significant effect of RCT on improving ADL scores. This study concludes that Resistance Circuit Training effectively enhances functional independence in older adults, highlighting the need for structured resistance programs using simple equipment in primary healthcare settings

Pengaruh Pemberian Hold Relax untuk Meningkatkan Fleksibilitas Otot Hamstring pada Pemain Futsal Academy F.B.S Medan

Dinda Putri Elisabeth Sitorus, Raden Eko Legstyanto, Ida Aryani Pasaribu — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The development of futsal demands optimal hamstring muscle flexibility to support athletic performance and prevent injuries. This study aims to analyze the effect of Hold Relax Exercise on improving hamstring muscle flexibility among junior futsal players at Academy F.B.S Medan. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, this study involved 33 futsal players aged 8–13 years selected via purposive sampling. Flexibility was measured using the Sit and Reach Test before and after the intervention, which was administered over 8 sessions across 4 weeks. Since the data were not normally distributed based on the Shapiro-Wilk test (p < 0.05), bivariate analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results revealed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), confirming that Hold Relax significantly improves hamstring flexibility in futsal players.

Hubungan Antara Tingkat Spastisitas dengan Kemampuan Motorik Anak Cerebral Palsy Spastik di Pusat Rehabilitasi Harapan Jaya Pematang Siantar

Lusianti Simanjuntak, Mustafa Al Haris, Sulaiman — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by velocity-dependent muscle hypertonia, which severely hinders motor execution and functional independence in pediatric populations. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between the level of spasticity and gross motor function among children with spastic CP at the Harapan Jaya Rehabilitation Center in Pematang Siantar, Indonesia. A quantitative observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 33 pediatric patients aged 4–12 years selected through purposive sampling. Spasticity was evaluated using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), while gross motor capacity was classified via the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). The cohort was predominantly characterized by spastic quadriplegia (81.8%), elevated spasticity grades (MAS Grade 4: 42.4%; MAS Grade 3: 36.4%), and severe motor limitation (GMFCS Level V: 72.7%). Spearman’s rank correlation test demonstrated a statistically significant, strong positive correlation between spasticity level and gross motor function impairment (r = 0.710, p < 0.001). These findings confirm that higher degrees of muscle hypertonia correlate directly with increased severity of gross motor limitation. This study contributes empirical evidence from a community-based rehabilitation setting, emphasizing the clinical necessity of combining spasticity-reduction strategies with task-specific gross motor functional training to optimize mobility and independence in children with severe spastic CP