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Can Slow Breathing Exercise Reduce Blood Pressure In Elderly People With Hypertension in UPT PSTW Banyuwangi? Izza, Inayah Ageng; Fahruddin, Sri Gunda Fahriana; Dewi, Ketut Laksmi Puspa
Open Access Health Scientific Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Griya Eka Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55700/oahsj.v6i1.53

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Background: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. High blood pressure (BP) is a non-communicable disease that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Non-pharmacological treatments, such as slow breathing exercise (SBT), have been shown to lower blood pressure. the purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of slow breathing exercise on lowering blood pressure in elderly hypertension.Method: This research is an experimental study with the research design used is one group pre-test and post-test with control group. The population in this study were all elderly people who lived in UPT PSTW Banyuwangi with a research sample of elderly people suffering from hypertension. Sampling using purposive sampling method and obtained 36 respondents. Respondents were divided into 2 groups, which were the treatment group with slow breathing exercise intervention and the control group without any intervention. blood pressure was measured before and after treatment using an aneroid tensimeter. the data was collected then processed and analyzed using SPSS with the test used, namely the Wilcoxon test.Results: Based on the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test, a significance value of p <0.05 was obtained, which means that slow breathing exercise has an effect on lowering blood pressure in hypertensive elderly people. the application of slow breathing exercise is also more effective than in the control group, characterized by a difference in the mean pre-test and post-test values of 8.88 mmHg.Conclusion: slow breathing exercise has an effect on lowering blood pressure in hypertensive elderly people so that this can be used as a non-pharmacological therapy as an effort to control or lower blood pressure in hypertensive elderly people and its application is very easy to do.
Application of Tens and William Flexion Exercise in Patients With Non Spesific Low Back Pain Fahruddin, Sri Gunda Fahriana; Inayah, Rizqi Nurul; Yani, Sri
Open Access Health Scientific Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Griya Eka Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55700/oahsj.v6i2.100

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Background: Non-Specific Low Back Pain is a musculoskeletal disorder caused by abnormalities or dysfunctions in musculoskeletal structures without any neurological involvement. This condition is most commonly found in workplaces, especially among individuals who perform activities with incorrect body posture. Non-specific LBP may result from muscle strain or lack of spinal movement, which leads to weakened or tense back muscles.Methods: This study aims to determine the physiotherapy management using a combination of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and William Flexion Exercises in reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with non-specific low back pain. The study employs a descriptive quantitative approach with a case study design. TENS was applied to the lumbar area for 15–20 minutes using conventional frequency, combined with progressively performed William Flexion Exercises over a period of two weeks. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional ability was evaluated using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).Results: The results showed a significant reduction in pain levels based on VAS scores and an improvement in functional ability as indicated by ODI scores after the combined therapy.Conclusion: The combination of TENS and William Flexion Exercises is effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain.