LATIHAN RANGE OF MOTION BERPENGARUH TERHADAP MOBILITAS FISIK PADA LANSIA DI BALAI PELAYANAN SOSIAL TRESNA WERDHA UNIT ABIYOSO YOGYAKARTA
ABSTRACT: The increasing of
Life Expectancy has raised the population of the elderly. The highest
population number of elderly in Indonesia can be found in Yogyakarta Special
Region with 13.05%. The increasing life expectancy brings normal and
pathological changes in the elderly as it relates to aging process in various
systems. Normal changes are seen in the musculoskeletal system that is in the
complete loss of muscle at the age of 80 (30%-50%). The changes can be found in
such cases as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Such
changes have made the elderly susceptible to hindrances of physical mobility
which can be treated by giving range of motion (ROM) Exercises. The purpose of
study to find out the effect of ROM Exercises against physical mobility for the
elderly in Center for Social Services, Tresna Werdha, Unit Abiyoso Yogyakarta.
This study was a qualitative research with an action research design. A
purposive sampling method was used to collect the data from 5 respondents.
Results: Physical mobility in elderly consists of five themes, namely range of
motion, muscle strength, comfort, posture, and movement. ROM exercises provides
changes in the ROM, comfort, and movement, but no change in the muscle strength
and posture. Changes in the range of motion are found in the increased level of
the range of motion which is seen in neck area and in reduced joint stiffness.
Changes in comfort are seen in a feeling of happiness and less pain; yet,
shortness of breath is not reduced. Changes in movement, which are different
for every elderly, can be seen in increased gait speed, increased comfort which
is the effect of fine motor skills, and decreased trembling. Conclusion: Some
ROM exercises show effects on the physical mobility of the elderly. The effects
can be traced from increased range of motion, comfort, and gait speed. Yet, the
elderly’s posture and muscle strength do not experience any changes.
KEYWORDS: range of motion;
physical mobility; elderly
Penulis: Hermina Desiane
Hastini Uda, Muflih Muflih, Thomas Aquino Erjinyuare Amigo
Kode Jurnal: jpkebidanandd160474