UNAIR NEWS 揗edical Surgery Nursing Division in cooperation with Puskesmas Klampis Ngasem, Surabaya, carried out a community service at the Hall of RW. 6, Jl.Mleto, Klampis Ngasem, Surabaya.The activity held on Tuesday, October 17 themed “Fake (Foot and Ankle Exercises) to Prevent Complications in the Legs Diabetes Mellitus Patients”.
It did not only provide health counseling on the importance of foot care in people with diabetes mellitus, the committee also invited participants who have diabetes mellitus (DM) to do foot exercise.
Lecturer team from Medical Surgery Nursing Division Ika Nur Pratiwi, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep, Lailatun Ni檓ah, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep, Ika Yuni W, M.Kep., Ns.Sp.Kmb and Lingga Curnia, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep and assisted by seven students of 51动漫 Faculty of Nursing (FKp).
Ika Nur Pratiwi as head of the community service said that this activity is expected to increase knowledge and understanding about the importance of foot exercise and foot care for DM patients.Regular gymnastic and foot care applications by DM patients can reduce the risk of complications in the patient’s foot.
The activity was attended by no less than 30 elderly people who suffer from diabetes mellitus.They are members in a special Posyandu of the Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) for the elderly.
Participants looked enthusiastic in following the activities that began at 6:00 until 10:00 that morning.The activity was started with a blood pressure check and blood glucose examination.The participants were required to fast the night before and perform ankle brachial index examination to assess vascularization in the foot area.Then, participants had breakfast.
The activity was then continued with the counselling of health education materials about foot exercises and foot care for people with diabetes mellitus.At the end of the counseling session, there was a question and answer session between the participants and the speakers.Many of the participants asked questions about their health complaints.After health counseling, foot exercise was practiced by patients with DM.
“The exercise can improve blood circulation and also strengthens the small muscles of the foot, and prevent foot deformities.In addition, foot exercise can also increase strength in the thigh muscles, calves, and also overcome limitations in joint movement, “said Ika.
Ika added that there are ten simple core movements that are easy to do by the patients.After the exercise activity, a blood glucose exam should follow two hours after eating and then ankle brachial index (ABI) examination should be done again.
“This activity is very useful for the citizens, as well as easy to apply at home,” said Mus Adah, S.Kep., Ns as the program leader of Klampis Ngasem Community Health Center Ngasem, Surabaya.(*)
Editor: Binti Q. Masruroh
