Therapy to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders in Women

Abstract

Background: One possible cause of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs )and eventual impairment is carrying heavy loads, a common practice in many parts of the developing world where roads are poor or non-existent, automotive transportation is scarce or unaffordable, and household necessities, such as water, food, and firewood, must be carried manually to distant places. Objective: Based on the background description above, the author is interested in providing therapy to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in women in Karang Kerakas Hamlet, Segara Katon Village, North Lombok Regency. Methods: Fill out the consent form by the respondent then give the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire to determine the level of complaints/pain in the pelvic porter's body before doing the exercise (pretest), and this is done 3 times a week for 2 weeks with 20 minutes per treatment, the last stage is the respondent filling out a questionnaire after doing exercise (posttest). The number of respondents in this community service was 17 women who worked daily selling fish around and had complaints of musculoskeletal disorders, aged 40-64 years. Results: Ergonomic exercise is effective in reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in women. Conclusion: Stretching in ergonomic exercise is a practical and effective method for maintaining body health. Ergonomic exercises involve muscle relaxation phases or physical exercises that target groups of muscles and tendons to increase muscle flexibility and strength, as well as improve muscle elasticity and body comfort.