PERBEDAAN NILAI ARUS PUNCAK EKSPIRASI SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PELATIHAN SENAM LANSIA MENPORA PADA KELOMPOK LANSIA KEMUNING, BANYUMANIK, SEMARANG

Abstract

Background : A person who enters the age of 60 years and over will be followed by changes in the form of muscle and other organ functions. The decreased of muscle mass can cause the respiratory function begin to decline. People believe that MENPORA elderly exercise help maintain respiratory system. Aim : Prove the difference in Peak Flow Rate (PFR) after receiving MENPORA elderly exercise. Method : The study design is a quasi experimental with one group pre test and post test design. Samples were taken from Kemuning’s elderly community fulfilling inclusion, then they were distributed by purposive sampling. The first and second PFR measurements in the 8-weeks measurement period were done to all of samples. The difference between the value of peak flow rate before and after MENPORA elderly exercise was analyzed using paired t-test with a computer program.Revealed significant when p < 0,05. Result : The data showed mean of PFR before training was 324,00 ± 15,61 l/min, while after it was 375,10 ± 18,85 l/min. The results of statistical test show the difference between the value of peak flow rate after MENPORA elderly exercise was significantly higher than before training. Conclusion : The value of peak flow rate after MENPORA elderly exercise is higher than before training. Key word : Peak Flow Rate, MENPORA elderly exercise