Efek Senam dan Progressive Muscle Relaxation terhadap Tekanan Darah dan Kadar Gula Darah pada Lansia
Background.The raise of aging population increases the risk of non infectious diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. A comprehensive treatment consists of pharmacological and non pharmacological approach is required to control and cure those diseases. Exercise as a method of non pharmacological therapy has been shown to be beneficial to control blood pressure and glucose level so that improved the outcome of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of exercise on blood pressure and glucose level of the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Madoh, Boyolali district. Subject and Methods. This study was a quasi experimental study, with one group pre-test post-test design. The intervention included flexibility, resistance, and aerobic exercise. Result. Based on paired t-test analysis of gymnastics groups, it was found that there was a decrease in blood pressure and blood sugar levels after the intervention but it was not significant. whereas in the PMR group there was a significant decrease in blood pressure and nearly a significant difference in blood pressure. the difference in impairment obtained before and after the intervention was greater in the PMR group both in blood pressure and blood sugar than in the gymnastics group. Conclusions. Physical exercise has a positive influence on blood sugar levels and elderly blood pressure. So it needs to be done routinely and scheduled in Posyandu Elderly activities in Ngesrep Village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali Regency . Keyword: exercise; blood pressure; glucose level; elderly.