STUDI KASUS PENGELOLAAN OSTEOARTHRITIS DENGAN PEMBERIAN SENAM ERGONOMIC UNTUK MENGATASI NYERI PADA LANSIA DI PANTI WREDHA

Based on the world health organization, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that 40% of the population aged over 70 years suffer from osteoarthritis and 80% have limited movement. Ergonomic exercise is a therapy that can reduce pain and increase joint strength. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of ergonomic exercise on reducing pain scale in the elderly Osteoarthritis. This research case study is in accordance with EBP (Evidence Based Practice) with a descriptive approach method, the sample is in accordance with the theoretical limitations and physiological criteria made. The results of the study after doing ergonomic exercise for 10 minutes in 3 meeting days and the results showed that the pain scale decreased from 6 to 3. It can be concluded that there is a decrease in the pain scale after giving ergonomic exercise.