Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Juni

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Latihan Keseimbangan untuk Mengurangi Resiko Jatuh pada Lanjut Usia

Purwantini, Dwi (Unknown)
Prasetya, Arief Widya (Unknown)
Saputra, Agung Kurniawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2024

Abstract

The elderly at the Rosan Kemuning posyandu experience problems with dynamic balance, poor coordination and agility. This problem increases the risk of falls and reduces independence. Dynamic balance is important for maintaining postural stability during movement. Objective: increase awareness of health and knowledge of elderly people at Posyandu Rosan Kemuning RW III, Kelurahan Kebraon, Kecamatan Karangpilang regarding balance training. Methods: used were lectures, leaflets and questions and answers. A total of 38 elderly people consisting of elderly women, men and elderly posyandu cadres participated in this activity. Results: there was an increase in behavioral aspects in knowledge about balance training increased by 100%, knowledge about good balance will reduce the risk of falls increased by 100%, knowledge about balance training can strengthen leg muscles increased by 95%, knowledge about balance training can increase independence increased 100%, and knowledge of balance exercise dosage increased 92%. Based on the results of community service, it can be concluded that Health Education is very effective in increasing knowledge and awareness of Health

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jak

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

FOCUS AND SCOPE Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK): Journal of community service which is expected to be a medium for delivering findings, innovations and application of scientific technology in the health sector supported by practitioners in the health sector. Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK): a ...