Jurnal Pengmas Kestra (JPK)
Vol 2 No 2 (2022): Jurnal Pengmas Kestra (JPK)

EDUCATION RELATED TO THE EFFECT OF TRUNK MUSCLE EXERCISE ON REDUCING THE RISK OF FALLING IN THE ELDERLY

Siti Sarah Bintang (Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam)
Timbul Siahaan (Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam)
Juni Kristina Br Tambunan (Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam)
Fitri Ramadhani Harahap (Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2022

Abstract

Decreased physical function and a significant increase in the risk of disability and dependency are typical of older adults. Muscle strength is a strong predictor of severe mobility limitations, slow walking speed, increased risk of falls. Research provides justification for the use of trunk muscle exercise therapy which plays a restorative and accommodative role in minimizing loss of stability in the elderly through improving balance and mobility thereby reducing the risk of falls. This community service activity (PKM) uses a lecture technique by providing education about Education Related to the Effect of Trunk Muscle Exercise on Reducing the Risk of Falling in the Elderly. The media used in the lecture technique. Implementation of PkM activities for the elderly, carried out through notifications via the internet by filling out a Google form with a sample size of 12 elderly. The results obtained are increased knowledge related to education related to the effect of trunk muscle training on reducing the risk of falling in the elderly

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPK

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Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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Publikasi jurnal ini bertujuan untuk menyebarluaskan pemikiran atau gagasan konseptual dan hasil penelitian yang telah dicapai di bidang pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Jurnal Pengmas Kestra (JPK), secara khusus menitikberatkan pada permasalahan pokok dalam pengembangan keilmuan bidang pengabdian ...