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Changes in the musculoskeletal system during the third trismester of pregnancy cause changes in body weight, abdominal muscle elasticity, and center of gravity which affect the balance of pregnant women. Back pain in pregnancy can be detrimental to the quality of life of pregnant women and is caused by changes in posture, hyperlordosis, paraspinal muscle tension, and decreased blood flow to the spine. Physiotherapy is a non-pharmacological solution by applying massage and stretching techniques. Massage helps relax muscles, reduce pain, increase blood flow, and improve muscle flexibility. Stretching plays a role in reducing pain, increasing flexibility, muscle strength, and preventing deformity. This activity is carried out by conveying physiotherapy information through leaflets as a promotional medium, pre-test, post-test, and questions to pregnant women to measure knowledge. The results of the activity showed active participation from 12 pregnant women class participants with positive responses to the material presented. Interesting material accompanied by demonstrations of massage and stretching techniques helps increase knowledge of pregnant women. Evaluation before and after the activity showed an increase in knowledge from 5% to 100%, indicating the success of the extension activity.

Mobilization is a basic human need required by individuals to carry out daily activities in the form of joint movement, posture and gait in order to meet activity needs and maintain health. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that births by caesarean section are around 10-16% of all births in developing countries, in the last 30 years the incidence of caesarean sections has increased very rapidly, for many reasons but some also don't have the right reasons, just because the patient wants the operation or the doctor wants an easy way, in Australia around 16% to 20% of the reason for the high number of caesareans in the United States is because most obstetricians. The aim of the research was to analyze the relationship between early mobilization post cesarean section and the surgical wound healing process in the postpartum room at Kartika Pulomas Hospital. The type of research used is qualitative analytic with a cross sectional approach design. The sampling technique uses accidental sampling. The number of samples used was 61 people. There is a relationship between early mobilization post cesarean section and the surgical wound healing process in the postpartum room at Kartika Pulomas Hospital. The paired sample t-test showed a value of p = 0.002, meaning p<0.05. Recommendations for hospitals need to have a policy for early mobilization of patients after caesarean section. Early mobilization accelerates wound healing and shortens the period of hospital treatment, so that it is a promotion for the hospital, namely: establishing independent hospitals as the main choice with quality services.  

This research aims to determine singing techniques in ama choir (men's choir) starting from body posture, breathing, articulation, phrasing and intonation. This research focuses on the application of vocal intonation techniques with the aim of improving singing ability so that you can reach the high and low notes in songs. The method used in this research stage is descriptive qualitative method. The research stages carried out in collecting data were: observation, documentation, video and interviews. The object of this research is the members of the Judika choir at HKBP Nagasaribu IV, totaling 25 people, divided into tenor one, 8 people, tenor two, 7 people, bass one, 5 people, and bass two, 5 people. In the implementation process, researchers held six meetings providing material and singing practice according to correct vocal technique. The results of this research show that the application of intonation techniques in the Judika choir greatly influences and improves the quality of the choir's singing, where members of the Judika choir are more relaxed and relaxed in reaching the high and low notes of the song being sung. Based on this research, it is recommended that you continue to sing using correct intonation so that the quality of the choir increases and can become an example for other ama (men's choirs).    

This research aims to determine the quick smash ability of volleyball players at the District Achievement Development Club. Brebes. This research uses a survey method with test and measurement techniques. The results of the research show that the quick smash ability of volleyball players at the Bina Achievement Club is still not satisfactory, especially in terms of power smash, vertical jump and ball placement. However, by increasing the portion of training and motivation, the quick smash ability of volleyball players at the Achievement Development Club can be improved. This research also found that the factors that influence the success of a quick smash are speed, timing, leg muscle explosive power and body posture. The results of this research can be used as a reference to improve the quick smash ability of volleyball players at the Achievement Development Club.

The increasing trend of working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new occupational health challenges, particularly regarding ergonomics. This study aimed to improve ergonomic awareness through structured education on proper work postures for home-based workers. Using a one-group pretest-posttest design, the research evaluated the effectiveness of educational interventions based on behavior change theories. Results demonstrated that interventions using the Trans-Theoretical Model (TTM) reduced Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) scores from 5.65 to 3.95 and decreased forward head posture by 9°. Similarly, participatory ergonomic approaches increased straight back posture from 59% to 75% of work time, with a 98% participant satisfaction rate. Educational strategies combining short workplace demonstrations, reminder media, and physical exercises proved more effective than conventional training methods. Theory-based weekly training sessions reduced the proportion of high-risk workers from 60% to 21% within three months. The study concludes that structured work posture education based on behavior change theories effectively enhances ergonomic awareness among home-based workers and significantly reduces health risks associated with poor posture.

Neck pain is a medical symptom or condition that is generally caused by pressure on the soft tissues, bones, or joints of the cervical spine and or other adjacent structures. In some cases, neck pain may also be caused by diseases of the neck or other underlying parts of the body. Risk factors for neck pain include poor posture, accidents, injuries and degenerative diseases may be the cause of neck pain in a person. Other causes such as infections in the lining (membranes) of the brain (meningitis), osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia can be considered. Neck pain caused by muscle tension usually goes away on its own within a few days and only requires conservative treatment in the form of exercise, stretching, physical therapy, massage. Some forms of neck pain require professional medical care, including prescribing medications, physical therapy and other treatments. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to manage neck pain. On May 19, 2022, we carried out Independent Community Service in Krobyongan Village, Gawanan, Colomadu District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java (Sanggar Prima) with the theme of simple ways to overcome neck stiffness while working. Starting the counseling activity with neck pain material, how to overcome neck stiffness while working and exemplifying the movements, a question and answer session and ending by distributing snacks and questionnaires. The purpose of this activity is to increase knowledge on how to prevent neck pain and how to overcome neck stiffness while working at the prima colomadu studio. The method of implementing community service by: lectures, discussions, and providing simple tips and exercises.

Workers in the shoe sole making industry in Mergelo Mojokerto in carrying out the production process do work with unnatural postures that are carried out repeatedly. It was found that shoe sole workers experienced moderate and high Musculoskeletal Disorders. The purpose of this study, namely to analyze work postures and tenure with Musculoskeletal Disorders. This research method is quantitative cross sectional design with saturation sampling technique on 31 workers using spearman rank analysis of SPSS 26 application. The research instruments are Nordic Body Map (NBM), stopwatch, and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). Based on the results of the analysis, the significance value of work posture with Musculoskeletal Disorders is 0.00 <0.05 and the significance value of repetitive motion with Musculoskeletal Disorders is 0.010 <0.05. Work posture and repetitive motion factors have a significant relationship with Musculoskeletal Disorders. This study suggests replacing work facilities that lack ergonomics and performing streching movements before performing work activities.

One effort to improve elementary school students' arithmetic (numeracy) skills is to use learning media in the form of an abacus. The abacus, also known as mental arithmetic, is a medium for developing thinking and calculating abilities in mathematics and is able to balance the abilities of the right and left brain. Therefore, SD 01 Ulak Karang teachers need to improve their skills in using the abacus, so that these skills can be mastered and provided to students well. The method of this activity includes basic level abacus training, namely (1) introducing body posture when using an abacus, (2) introducing the rules and how to operate/move the abacus beads, (3) introducing number notations represented by one or a group of abacus beads.  (4) introduce the technique of calculating addition and subtraction using an abacus and practice questions. Based on the results of this activity, the teachers at SDN 01 Ulak Karang Selatan are familiar with the technique of calculating with an abacus and can use the abacus to carry out addition and subtraction operations correctly and quickly. The teachers were very enthusiastic about being able to master all the techniques and calculation operations with the abacus.

Pregnancy is a very important experience for a woman. Based on the journal Of Midwifery issued in 2020, it is stated that lower back pain is the most common complaint in the third trimester of pregnancy. Predisposing factors for back pain include uterine growth which causes changes in posture, weight gain, the influence of the relaxin hormone on ligaments, previous history of back pain, parity and activity. Research Objective: to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on lower back pain in third trimester pregnant women at the Malifut Community Health Center. This type of research is experimental research involving one group of subjects with a pre-experimental approach, one group pretest posttest design. The respondents for this research were 30 people. Purposive sampling technique. Results: This study showed that 30 respondents who had not been treated with progressive muscle relaxation techniques experienced moderate pain as many as 18 people (60%) and experienced mild pain as many as 12 people (40%). Shows that 30 people (100%) experienced a reduction in pain. The results after it was discovered that the Wilcoxon test was carried out above the P value = 0.000 (< 0.05) so that there was a significant difference between lower back pain before the relaxation intervention was given. Advice for pregnant women who experience levels of pain is to carry out progressive muscle relaxation to reduce the level of lower back pain  

PT SC is engaged in the cement industry. One of the parts in PT SC is the packing plant, in which there are various activities such as lifting and arranging sack cement on trucks. The lifting and arrangement of the sack cement is carried out manually by the worker in a bent body position and added with a load of cement that must be lifted, namely 50 kg, this position is carried out repeatedly with a working duration of less than 12 hours. The REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) method will be used to analyze the work posture of workers. This method is used to analyze body posture which is used to analyze all parts of the body. Work posture assessment was carried out on four workers with conditions before and after sacking cement removal. Based on the measurement results, the average score obtained is +10 which means it has a high risk so that investigation and implementation of changes are needed.      

This research explores and evaluates Puberty, which is a time when a child experiences physical and emotional changes that indicate sexual and reproductive maturity. Puberty usually lasts around 9-14 years for girls and 12-16 years for boys. Hormonal changes during puberty cause various physical changes, such as breast growth, the appearance of acne, pubic hair, and height. Hormonal changes also cause emotional development, identity, and reproductive abilities. Deviant maturity can be caused by various factors, such as genetics, hormonal disorders, problems with the pituitary or thyroid gland, chromosomal disorders, eating disorders and so on. Early puberty can increase the risk of disease. Teenagers can experience the development of different characteristics, such as changes in body posture, height, and bone growth.  

Scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional deformity (lateral rotation) of the spine and waist. Scoliosis is defined as a condition in which there is a change in curvature of more than 100 on the outside of the spine. More severe structural scoliosis can be classified into idiopathic (the cause is known) and non- idiopathic (cause unknown). As a result of the problems that arise in these conditions, various communication media are becoming more sophisticated and diverse along with the development of science and technology. Researchers want to know the effect of social media content on training knowledge and compliance. The conclusion of this research was that the characteristics of the respondents were that there were 60 respondents (69.76%) with sufficient knowledge status. Meanwhile, 26 respondents (28.60%) did not have sufficient knowledge about posture correction and scoliosis. A total of 59 respondents (68.60%) had a sufficient level of compliance with exercise and 27 respondents (31.39%) had a poor level of compliance regarding good posture training for individuals with scoliosis.

This research delves into strategies aimed at enhancing occupational safety and health practices within pilotage operations at Semayang Port, operated by PT. Pelindo Balikpapan. Given the inherently high-risk nature of port activities, particularly pilotage, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers is paramount. This research is motivated by the imperative to curtail workplace incidents and bolster operational efficiency through the implementation of robust strategies. A SWOT analysis was employed to comprehensively assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inherent in the port's existing occupational safety and health system. The findings of this analysis revealed that a 'Turn Around' strategy, situated in Quadrant II of the SWOT matrix, presents the most viable course of action. This strategy effectively leverages external opportunities to mitigate internal weaknesses, thereby optimizing the overall safety and health posture. By adopting the 'Turn Around' strategy, PT. Pelindo Balikpapan is poised to elevate the standards of occupational safety and health within its pilotage operations at Semayang Port. Consequently, this is expected to lead to a reduction in accidents and a commensurate improvement in overall operational performance.

This study aims to examine the role of body language in building trust in first interactions among teenagers in Bandung City. Through an ethnomethodological approach, this study analyzes various nonverbal elements such as facial expressions, hand gestures, body posture, and proxemics that influence perceptions of trust. Data was collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and video analysis.  The results show that body language plays a crucial role in establishing trust at the first interaction. A genuine smile and consistent eye contact are key indicators used by adolescents to assess trust. Open hand gestures and upright posture also contribute positively to perceptions of trust.Appropriate interpersonal distance helps create a sense of comfort and trust, while a warm tone of voice and a moderate pace of speech increase perceptions of sincerity.  Local cultural norms and the influence of global trends affect the way adolescents use body language in their interactions. Gender differences were also found, with adolescent girls being more expressive in hand gestures and facial expressions, while adolescent boys relied more on body posture and tone of voice. The study concludes that understanding and effective use of body language is key in building trust in first interactions. Practical implications of the findings include developing nonverbal communication skills in adolescent education and increasing cultural awareness in social interactions.      

Stunting is a nutritional problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake for a long time. The condition of failure to thrive in children under five is a result of chronic malnutrition so that the child is too short for his age. Indonesia is among the highest in stunting cases with a prevalence of 37.2% compared to other neighboring countries. Indonesia targets the stunting rate to fall to 14% in 2024, while the stunting rate in 2021 will reach 24%. The impact of stunting is an increase in morbidity and mortality rates in children, growth in body posture or height that is not optimal compared to the child's age, disruption of motor development, increasing the incidence of degenerative diseases, less than optimal learning performance so that children's cognitive and productivity are affected and that furthermore is the increase in Health costs. The Kupang City Government, in an effort to reduce the prevalence rate of stunting below 10% in 2024, is carrying out convergence work or cross-sectoral collaboration within the scope of Pentahelix (Government, PT, Private, Community and Mass Media). The foster parent program is a form of care and effort made by involving all sectors in accelerating the prevention and handling of stunting in toddlers. The sub-districts that are used as places for community service activities are Penfui and Oesapa Selatan Subdistricts, Kupang City. The foster parent program aims to help families who really need health care for children suffering from stunting and malnutrition, and this is based on a sense of care and responsibility. The Kupang Ministry of Health Polytechnic, as one of the implementations of health transformation, supports the government's program in strengthening primary health services, especially stunting, and is expected to be involved and become a team in accelerating the prevention and handling of stunting in Kupang City. The method for implementing this community activity is the Peekaboo Psychoeducational method, namely the Kiss, Hug and Give Feed method as well as providing nutritious food to children aged 6-24 months for 90 days. The results of this community service are the achievement of measurement data on children's body weight, improvements in nutritional value/body weight of children suffering from stunting and increased knowledge of the psychoeducational parenting style of the Peekaboo method to increase parents' knowledge about stunting.

The purpose of this study is to explain and describe the movement structure of Sayak Dance in Air Batu Village, Ranah Pemberap District, Merangin Regency, Jambi Province. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive methods. Research instruments are researchers themselves and assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery and cameras. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The steps of analyzing data are data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results showed that the relationship of basic elements, Sayak Dance has basic elements related to the attitude of the movement of body parts, starting from the head, body, hands, feet. The attitudes and movements contained in the Sayak Dance consist of: 1) attitudes and movements seen in a) the attitude of the head is upright, upright motion on the head does not exist. 2) Posture and gestures are seen in: a) upright, upright and leaning forward posture b) Motion on the body is absent 3) Posture and hand gestures are seen in: a) attitude on the hand lift sambah b) motion on the hand open straight sambah, open right sambah, pat me up, pat the right side of the leaf, pat the bottom slap, pat the back 4) attitude and motion on the feet seen in: a) attitude of the right foot, squat, middle stance, right lift, lift left, and bend. The grammatical hierarchical relationship system contained in Sayak Dance consists of 15 motifs, 8 phrases, 4 sentences and 1 cluster. Sayak dance includes syntagmatic relationships, relationships that are like links that cannot be separated or exchanged between the sati and others.

UKM Wintolo is a small and medium business that produces molds using liquid aluminum as the base material. UKM Wintolo has 3 workers with different age ranges. When initial observations were made, it was seen that the position and posture of workers when working were not neutral and not ergonomic, so community service activities were carried out at UKM Wintolo with the theme of improving processes and work environments in accordance with ergonomics rules at UKM Wintolo. This activity was carried out for 2 days, namely the first day was carried out by providing socialization material according to the theme of the activity, and taking measurements using the anthropometric method in making work facilities. The work facilities that have been refurbished include work chairs that are used for the mold preparation process and the process of taking mold results. On the second day, the products that had been made for these two activities were handed over. Community service activities are carried out to avoid musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) complaints and this will subsequently have an impact on increasing worker productivity. Through this activity, it can be seen that there is a change in the position and posture of workers while working.

In the current digital era, gadget use has become an inseparable part of everyday life, including among children. However, excessive use of gadgets can have a significant impact on children's health. This service activity aims to provide education regarding the negative impact of gadget use on children's health. Excessive use of gadgets can cause mental health and physical health problems, including disturbances in body posture and vision problems due to exposure to blue light which can affect their growth and development. Results The pre-test carried out before the educational activity resulted in only 27.5% understanding the impact of using gadgets on health, while the test carried out after the education resulted in 77.5% understanding the impact of gadgets on health. This shows an increase in understanding of 50% after it was carried out. education regarding the impact of gadget use on children's health.

Prolonged sitting habits among university students increase the risk of postural abnormalities such as forward head posture and rounded shoulders, which may lead to low back pain and reduced quality of life. The lack of postural awareness and limited preventive interventions on campuses are pressing issues to address.This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of an educational and corrective exercise program consisting of back strengthening and mobility exercises on improving student posture. This study applied a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 30 students with ≥4 hours/day of sitting participated in a 4-week intervention program (3 sessions per week). Measured parameters included Forward Head Posture (FHP), Rounded Shoulder Posture (RSP), and the Postural Awareness Scale (PAS). Data were analyzed using paired t-tests. The results indicated significant reductions in FHP (mean decrease of 2.30 cm) and RSP (mean decrease of 7.2°), along with a significant increase in PAS scores (mean increase of 15.49 points) with p < 0.01. The program effectively improved both postural alignment and awareness. A combination of postural education and corrective exercises is effective in improving student posture. This intervention is recommended as a preventive and promotive approach to musculoskeletal health in university settings.

The development of digital technology has significantly changed the work paradigm, creating a work environment that is not bound by geographical boundaries through the utilization of cloud platforms, online collaboration tools, and advanced digital communications. This transformation increases productivity and enables collaboration between employees, even if they work in different locations. However, these changes also bring new challenges related to employee well-being. One of the main issues is stress due to the blurring of working time boundaries, with employees often struggling to distinguish between work and personal time. In addition, there is an increased risk of physical injury due to the use of non-ergonomic digital devices, including injuries from improper keyboard and mouse use. To overcome these challenges, companies must implement ergonomic office equipment to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), plays an important role in selecting and customizing ergonomic office equipment to the individual needs of employees. AI analyzes equipment usage and posture data and recommends adjustments to prevent injuries and improve work comfort. The purpose of this study is to discuss the importance of office technology and ergonomics in improving employee productivity and well-being. By integrating advanced technology and ergonomic principles, companies can create a more comfortable and healthy work environment. This not only increases productivity, but also improves job satisfaction, creativity and employee retention. An ergonomic work environment reduces stress and fatigue, allowing employees to work more effectively and efficiently. The research method used in this study is a literature review that collects and analyzes information from various sources regarding office technology, ergonomics, and their impact on work productivity. The study found that the use of ergonomics-enabled technology in the workplace significantly increases employee happiness. Companies that invest in ergonomic technology and equipment can create a sustainable competitive advantage through a healthier and more productive workforce. This study shows that a balance between technology and ergonomics is key to creating a productive and sustainable work environment.