PENGARUH LATIHAN GERAK KAKI (STRETCHING) TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI SENDI EKSTREMITAS BAWAH PADA LANSIA DI POSYANDU LANSIA SEJAHTERA GBI SETIA BAKTI KEDIRI
Abstract: Aging is naturally
experienced by human. The process includes some changes such as: biological,
psychological, social, and spiritual state. Physiological alternation appears
in musculoskeletal system which causes joint pain. Some treatments can be used
to overcome it. One of them is stretching. Stretching increases the elasticity
and strength of muscle and also reduces joint pain. The research aimed at
studying the influence of stretching toward extremity of joints pain of the
elderly on Posyandu Lansia Sejahtera Setia Bakti Baptist Church Kediri.
Method: This research Pre Experimental Research, one group pre test –
post test design. Sample was 35 respondents who met the inclusive criteria. It
was taken using Purposive Sample. The variable was extremity of joints pain.
The data were collected through observation and interview before and after the
treatment given. Further, it was analyzed using Wilcoxon test with significant
level p < 0.05. The result showed 33 respondent (94.2%) experiencing low
extremity of joint pain after having stretching.
Conclusion: The conclusion that stretching reduces the extremity of
joints pain of the elderly because the treatment relaxed muscle. Besides,
decreasing the pain, the elderly would be more active, productive, and comfort
in running their lives.
Penulis: Dewi Ika Sari Hari
Poernomo, Yohanita Pamungkas
Kode Jurnal: jpkeperawatandd100012
