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Journal : Lentera Perawat

Effect of rubber ball gripping range-of-motion exercise on hand muscle strength in patients with non-hemorrhagic stroke Zainab, Zainab; Yunitri, Ninik; Agung, Rizki Nugraha; Saharuddin, Saharuddin
Lentera Perawat Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January - March
Publisher : School of Health Sciences Al-Ma'arif

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52235/lp.v7i1.694

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Background: Stroke remains a major cause of disability worldwide, often resulting in impaired upper limb function and decreased hand muscle strength that limit independence in daily activities. Simple, structured rehabilitation strategies such as range-of-motion (ROM) exercises using a rubber ball may provide practical and cost-effective support for motor recovery, yet evidence regarding their specific impact on hand muscle strength in non-hemorrhagic stroke patients remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of rubber ball gripping range-of-motion exercise on hand muscle strength in patients with non-hemorrhagic stroke. Methods: This study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design conducted in the Stroke Center inpatient ward of RSUD Labuang Baji Makassar. A total of 21 patients with non-hemorrhagic stroke who experienced upper extremity weakness were recruited using consecutive sampling based on predefined inclusion criteria. Hand muscle strength was measured using the manual muscle testing scale before intervention and daily after implementation. The intervention consisted of rubber ball gripping ROM exercise performed twice daily for six consecutive days as part of evidence-based nursing practice. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired statistical testing with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The mean hand muscle strength score increased from 3.10 ± 0.301 before intervention to 4.10 ± 0.301 after six days of exercise. Progressive improvement was observed beginning on the third day of intervention, with statistically significant differences between pre- and post-intervention measurements (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that repetitive ROM rubber ball gripping exercise contributed to clinically meaningful improvement in upper limb muscle strength among non-hemorrhagic stroke patients. Conclusion: Rubber ball gripping range-of-motion exercise demonstrated significant effectiveness in improving hand muscle strength in patients with non-hemorrhagic stroke.
Co-Authors Abdu Rahim Kamil Abdul Khamid, Abdul Ade Fitriani, Ade Adria Rusli, Adria Agung Widiastuti Agung, Rizki Nugraha Agung, Rizky Nugraha Agustina, Elis Nurhayati Ahmad Zubairi Anitha, Anitha Arsianti, Lyana Azzam, Rohman Baridwan, Syamikar Budiati, Dhiani Chairunnisa, Dea Christina Yeni Kustanti Dadang Saadulloh Dedi Supriadi Desvita, Eva Desy Anggraini Dewi Anggraini Dian Noviati Kuriasih Diana Tati Haryati Dluha Maf’ula Dwisusanti, Oktina Eka Kristina Asi Erna Rochmawati, Erna Fatma, Hindri Royiah Fauzi Ashra Firdaus, Nuzula Haryanti, Noviana Hazrina, Fira Awanis Hendra Hendra Henny Dwi Susanti Herlina, Lily Hernani, Eny Hidayat Arifin Hidayat Arifin Ikaningtyas, Nurlia Ima Sukmawati, Ima Janitra, Fitria Endah Jumaiyah, Wati Kamil, Abdu Rahim Kurnati, Nana kurniasari, septi Kurniasih, Dian Noviati Kustanti, Christina Yeni Kusumawaty, Jajuk Latipah, Siti Lestari, Sabrina Ayu Lilis Lismayanti Lily Herlina Herlina Lily Herlinah Lofa, Priyo Hadi Prasetiyo Maemun, S.KM, M.Epid, Siti Maemun, Siti Mamang, Aisah Mei Rianita Elfrida Sinaga Melati Fajarini Melati, Nimsi Mulyadi, Egi Mulyatsih, MG Enny Novianti, Dian Noviati, Elis Nugraha, Rizki Agung Nur Aini NUR AINI Nuraenah Nuraenah Nuraenah Nuraenah Nuraenah, Nuraenah Nurhayani, Yani Nurhayati, Elis Nurrahman, Aris Nursana, Vina Septia Prasetya, Ganjar Kundi Putri, Alifiani Rahmi Rahayu, Esti Kusuma Rahayu, Yuyun Rahmasari, Ikrima Rani Septiawantari Rayasari, Fitrian Rayasari, Fitriyan Rikawati, Rintan Rina Yuliaty, Rina Rinawati Rinawati Rita Sari Rohani Rohani Rohman Rohman Azzam Rohman Rohman Rosmiati Rosmiati Rudi Kurniawan Saadulloh, Dadang Saharuddin Sakinah, Sri Salsabila, Sephia Saputra, M. Khalid Fredy Septiawantari, Rani Septiawardani, Rani Shahroh, Yuni Silistyorini, Cahyo Ismawati Siti Nurjanah Slametiningsih Slametiningsih, S Slametiningsih, Slametiningsih SRI ATUN sri murtini . Sri Yulianti Srinayanti, Yanti Sukmawati, Lina Sulistyorini, Cahyo Ismawati Suryati Suryati Syamsul Anwar, Syamsul Tallulembang, Abdi Tampubolon, Briefman Tiara Octary Ulina, Barita Wahyudin, M. Didin Waluyo, Endrian Mulyadi Justitia Widia Astuti Widia Astuti A W widya astuti Wildan Yani Sofiani Yohanes Andy Rias Zainab Zainab