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LATIHAN LANGKAH PERSEGI DALAM PROGRAM MASYARAKAT BERBASIS POSYANDU UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KESEIMBANGAN PADA POPULASI LANSIA Wijianto Wijianto; Hafidh Erli Nurdin Pratama; Hana Nuha Kurnia
ABISATYA : Journal of Community Engagement Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): ABISATYA: Journal of Community Engagement
Publisher : Center for Community Service and Science and Technology Marketing - The Institute for Research and Community Service Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/abisatya.v3i2.45877

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The elderly is the final phase in the human life cycle which is characterized by a decrease in body functions, such as weakness and balance disorders, which can increase the risk of falling and decrease independence. Therefore, promotive and preventive efforts through physical exercise are needed to maintain fitness and reduce the risk of falling. One of the exercises that has proven effective is the Square Stepping Exercise (SSE), which is a step pattern exercise from simple too complex to training postural and cognitive balance for the elderly. This community service program was carried out at the Ngudi Waras Elderly Posyandu, Senden, Tohudan, Colomadu, involving 30 elderly people aged 60-75 years. The activities carried out included counseling, demonstrations, SSE practices, and evaluation using dynamic balance test before and after interventions. The instruments used were in the form of participant characteristics forms and balance time test. Data analysis was carried out in a descriptive manner based on the BMI category due to the limited number of samples and activity design. Most participants were in the BMI category of overweight (13 people), followed by normal (11 people) and Underweight (6 People). The average time of the dynamic balance test showed improvement in all BMI categories after the implementation of SSE. These result show that SSE can improve the dynamic balance of the elderly without being affected by nutritional status. SSE is effective as a simple exercise that can be applied as a self-directed program at home to improve balance and contribute to the prevention of fall risk in the elderly.
Dynamic Stretching and Ankle Strategy Exercise in Healthy Ageing Wijianto Wijianto; Nora Eny Zulikha; Agus Widodo; Ekan Faozi; Hafidh Erli Nurdin Pratama; Hana Nuha Kurnia; Rika Ayu Sarah Nirmala; Naila Putri Kasanda
HealthCare Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): HealthCare Nursing Journal
Publisher : LP3M Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35568/healthcare.v8i2.7991

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The Growing elderly population requires effective strategies to maintain functional capacity and support healthy ageing. Degenerative processes often decline dynamic balance, significantly increasing fall risks and reducing independence in older adults. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Dynamic Sretching Exercise (DSE) and Ankle Strategy Exercise (ASE) on dynamic balance among older adults. A Quas experimental study with one group pre test post test design was conducted. Purposive sampling yielded 28 older adults aged 60-70 years at posyandu lansia ngudi was, Karanganyar. The intervention was administeres once a week for eight weeks. Dynamic balance was measured using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and analyzed via Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The statistical analysis showed a significant improvement in dynamic balance, with the median BBS score increasing from 52.50 at pretest to 55.00 at post test (Z=-3.651, p<0.001). post intervention data revealed that 17 participants experienced positive ranks (increase scores), while 11 remained unchanged, and none deteriorated.  The combination of DSE and ASE is significantly increasing the capacity of dynamic balance among older adults, serving as a viable preventive strategy against fall risks in community settings.