SENAM LANSIA TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI SENDI

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease or the occurrence of damage to the bones of the joints, ankylosis and deformities. Rheumatic gymnastics is a good method for the prevention and relief of rheumatic symptoms and serves as an adjunct therapy to rheumatic patients in the calm phase. The purpose of this counseling is to reduce pain in people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and maintain better physical health. This community service activity was carried out including counseling on the effect of elderly gymnastics on reducing joint pain remathoid arthritis at the Ma'rif Muslimin Nursing Home, Padangsidimpuan City. This counseling was held on November 14, 2022 at the Ma'rif Muslimin Nursing Home in Padangsidimpuan City. This activity went well and smoothly according to the procedures for implementing Community Service. The results of this counseling activity stated that after regular elderly senan, they can feel the bones become more flexible, the muscles become tight, improve blood circulation, keep fat and blood levels normal, the heart becomes healthier and less prone to injury.