Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies

Effect of Acupressure Therapy on Low Back Pain in the Elderly in Korobono Village, Southeast Pamona District

Lombu’u, Bernice (Unknown)
Anwar, Syamsul (Unknown)
Nurhayati, Nurhayati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2025

Abstract

One of the problems that often arise in the elderly who experience musculoskeletal system disorders is low back pain. Low back pain results in compressive pain in the lumbar, spasms of the back muscles, limited back movement and decreased back muscle strength. The management of low back pain can be done with complementary therapy that has no side effects and is non-pharmacological namely Acupressure which can reduce the scale of pain. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of Acupressure Therapy on Low Back Pain in the Elderly. This research method uses a quasi experiment pre-post test with control group design. The sampling technique used a total population with a sample of 22 respondents (11 intervention group and 11 control group). The instrument uses a questionnaire. Statistical tests use the General Linear Model test. The results of the statistical test obtained a value of p 0.001 < 0.005, so it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group for low back pain in the elderly in Korobono Village. The suggestions in this study are as inputs so that acupressure therapy can be developed and can be implemented as a program in services to the elderly.

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edv

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Aerospace Engineering Computer Science & IT Health Professions Neuroscience Social Sciences

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Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to multidiciplinary fields. The journal is published monthly by Green Publisher Indonesia. Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that ...