Abstract:
Occupational Overuse Syndrome is trauma experienced by the musculo-skeletal system as a result of
accumulation of symptoms in the upper body of the body caused by overwork effects on the
musculo-skeletal system. The percentage of musculo-skeletal system disorders in workshop
mechanics in some countries reaches 76 - 92%. The initial survey results using the Nordic Body Map
Questioner informed that the AHASS motorbike mechanic in Tembalang experienced pain in the
upper body. Therefore, it is necessary to intervene to reduce the pain. From several existing
stretching techniques, PNF stretching was chosen as an intervention to be given. The purpose of this
study was to examine whether PNF stretching which could reduce OOS or not in AHASS
mechanical workshop in Tembalang, Semarang. The type of research in this study is quantitative
with a quasi-experimental design. Based on the cluster sampling technique with the survey survey
method, 30 samples were found and divided into 3 groups, namely the intervention group 6 times a
week, the intervention group 3 times a week and the control group. Each group contains 10
respondents. Measurement of pain scale using the Visual Analogue Scale. The results showed that
there was a significant decrease in pain scale after intervention with PNF stretching 6 times a week
or 3 times a week. The conclusion of this research is PNF stretching effect reduces OOS pain in
AHASS motorbike mechanic workshop in Tembalang, Semarang.
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