Implementation of Stretching Exercise in The Workplace for Hospital Workers
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- 10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_11How to use a DOI?
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- Musculoskeletal Diseases; Stretching Exercise; Workplace; Hospital Workers
- Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the main factors causing reduced productivity of workers, especially medical personnel. Frequent cases of MSDs are mainly neck pain and back pain. Hospital employees, have a high risk of experiencing health problems, especially in the muscles and joints as a result of their static work positions and postures that last for a long time. So a prevention effort is needed so that hospital employees can avoid muscle and joint problems that can affect their productivity. This can be prevented by the application of B-Fit exercises between the work activities of medical personnel. Based on the Ministry of Health’s recommendation, the B-Fit exercise is done in 4 movements with a duration of no more than 3 min. This makes it easier for medical personnel to apply B-Fit exercises without disturbing their work activities. This service has the main objective, which is to improve the physical and mental health of workers through a series of simple movements that can be done in the workplace. The main targets of B-fit exercise are Brimedika General Hospital’s personnel who spend most of their time sitting while facing patients. This activity was attended by 28 participants consisting of doctors, nurses, administrative staff, cleaning service in the hospital. The results showed that the implementation of B-fit exercises was felt to increase flexibility, muscle strength, and reduce the risk of injury due to poor posture. In addition, B-fit exercises can also improve mood, reduce stress, and increase work productivity. B-fit exercise is an effective and efficient intervention to improve the health and well-being of medical personnel in the Hospital. It is recommended to make a sustainable program in the form of implementing the B-Fit exercise routine according to the Ministry of Health’s recommendations which is 2 times B-Fit in a day.
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TY - CONF AU - Erianto Fanani AU - Tisnalia Merdya Andyastanti AU - Hilma Tsurayya Iftitahurroza AU - Fida Rahmayanti AU - Putri Dwinita Hariyono AU - Siti Nurhaliza Hasni AU - Ajeng Sri Suhartanti PY - 2025 DA - 2025/09/17 TI - Implementation of Stretching Exercise in The Workplace for Hospital Workers BT - Proceedings of the Malang International Conference in Medical and Health Sciences (MICROMEDHS 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 113 EP - 120 SN - 2468-5739 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_11 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_11 ID - Fanani2025 ER -