Education on Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Technique Training and Heel Slide Exercise for Reducing Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis Genu

Abstract

Osteoarthritis genu is a common degenerative condition in the elderly population, characterized by knee pain that interferes with daily activities and reduces their quality of life. This community service activity aims to provide education and training in the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and Heel Slide Exercise techniques as non-pharmacological physiotherapy interventions to reduce knee pain due to osteoarthritis genu. This activity involved the participation of the elderly community in the MPKU Seberang Ulu 1 area with a total of 36 participants. The methods used included providing educational materials, demonstrating exercise techniques, and evaluating changes in pain intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after training. The results of the activity showed a significant decrease in the intensity of knee pain in participants after participating in SLR and Heel Slide exercises routinely for 4 weeks. This training also increased participants' understanding of safe and effective osteoarthritis pain management without drugs. In conclusion, education and training in the SLR and Heel Slide Exercise techniques are effective strategies to reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis genu, as well as improve their quality of life