The Relationship Of Family Support And Physical Activity Of Elderly People With Joint Pain In Cilacap

Abstract

Old age is a natural stage in the human process that is reversible. As we age, synovial fluid production and muscle tone within the joints decrease, articular cartilage becomes thinner, and ligaments become increasingly stiff and less flexible. As they age, the elderly themselves experience changes in the structure and physiology of their body tissues and organs. This research is a cross-sectional study using primary data. The questionnaire in this study was used to view information that is useful in observing the relationship between family support and physical activity in the elderly. The study inclusion criteria were men or women aged 60 years and over who experienced joint pain. The total number of respondents in this study was 30 respondents. The results of this study show that there is a relationship between family support and physical activity in elderly people who experience joint pain with a value of P = 0.00 (<0.05). Respondent demographic data shows that the majority of respondents are aged 60 to 69 years, 13 people (43.3%), while based on education level, the majority of respondents' education level is primary education, 26 people (86.67%). From the statistical figures above, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between family support and physical activity in elderly people who experience joint pain.