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Osteoarthritis is a joint disorder that develops degeneratively due to chronic inflammation in the joint. Symptoms involve the gradual breakdown of cartilage, osteophyte formation, and changes in the synovial membrane. Osteoarthritis sufferers often experience a decrease in daily activities. In particular, Knee Osteoarthritis is the most common type of Osteoarthritis that causes joint pain and limitation of motion in the knee, characterized by damage to the joint cartilage and Diarthrodial structures. In order for people to prevent Osteoarthritis Knee, it is important to identify the risk factors that can lead to the condition. With this understanding, it is hoped that people can avoid the risk factors as part of prevention efforts. By distributing leaflets and conducting Knee Osteoarthritis examinations and daily activity evaluations on patients, the results showed an increase in functional activity in the elderly after undergoing routine exercise therapy. In conclusion, through this counseling activity, increasing public awareness, especially among the elderly, about the importance of preventing Osteoarthritis Knee. Continuous preventive and curative efforts are needed to reduce the incidence rate of Osteoarthritis Knee in the community.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disease of the wrist caused by repetitive movements in an abnormal position continuously and for a long time, so that the median nerve in the wrist becomes pinched or compressed. Risk factors that may influence the event CTS include age, gender, and occupational factors. The problem experienced by the patient is pain in the wrist, tingling in the palms that spreads to the fingers. Therefore the provision of interventions using ultrasound aims to reduce pain, andexercise therapy aims to increase the range of motion of the joints, increase muscle strength, and restore functional activity.

Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a stretch of the median nerve caused by pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel when the nerve passes through the tunnel. So that pain, paraesthesia, and numbness appear in the area through which the median nerve passes. Purpose: This case report was aimed to determine the effect of physiotherapy interventions in the form of Ultrasound Therapy, Wrist Stretching, and Tendon Gliding exercise on a female patient aged 66 years. Method: A Case report was conducted 3 times over two weeks by evaluating pain using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), a wide range of motion using a goniometer, and the patient’s functional activity using the DASH questionnaire. Result: There was a decrease in motion pain from the value of the NRS scale 6 to the NRS scale 4, and tenderness from the value of the NRS scale 2 to the NRS scale 1. An increase in the range of motion of the joint in dorsiflexion and active palmar flexion movements from T1 (S: 40̊ - 0̊ - 45̊) to T3 (S: 40̊ - 0̊ - 45̊), in the active radial and ulnar deviation movements from T1 (F: 15̊ -  0̊ - 20̊) to T3 (F: 15̊ -  0̊ - 25̊). Functional improvement in patients with DASH results from 61 to 50. Conclusion: The effects of ultrasound therapy, wrist stretching, and tendon gliding exercises are that they can reduce pain, increase ROM, and increase functional activity in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Skin flap is a skin graft procedure that will repair damaged skin by removing the soft tissue underneath. Objective: to determine Physiotherapy management in the form of giving electro therapy (ultrasound and Infrared) and exercise. Methods: The research method includes a "case report" case study conducted on 1 male patient with a diagnosis of Stiffness wrist digiti 1-5 manus dextra hand function disorders, ec. Amputation of fingers manus dextra post flap). The measuring instruments used are using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain scale, Wrist Hand Disability Index (WHDI) to measure functional activity ability, Gonimeter to measure joint motion scope, Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) to measure muscle strength, mitline to measure odema segment circumference. Results: After 3 times of therapy, the patient's assessment results were obtained, namely a significant change in the level of joint scope of motion, muscle strength, skin integrity, motion pain in the wrist and fingers of the right hand, and functional ability. Conclusion: This case study shows that the administration of electrotepsy and exercises in the case of Skin Flap of the thumb of the hand, proved to be effective.