APPLICATION OF RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) THERAPY TO OVERCOME PHYSICAL MOBILITY DISORDERS IN STROKE PATIENTS IN THE KRISAN ROOM OF ARIFIN ACHMAD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, RIAU PROVINCE

Abstrak

Stroke is a neurological disorder that causes decreased nerve function due to impaired blood flow to the brain. This condition can cause muscle weakness and impaired physical mobility, which affects the patient's ability to perform daily activities. One non-pharmacological nursing intervention that can be applied to improve muscle strength and physical mobility is Range of Motion (ROM) therapy. This study aims to determine the effect of ROM therapy on increasing muscle strength in stroke patients. The method used is a case study involving two stroke patients who experienced impaired physical mobility. ROM intervention was carried out for three consecutive days, twice a day (morning and afternoon), for 10-15 minutes per session. Muscle strength was measured before and after the intervention using a Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) observation sheet. The results showed an increase in muscle strength in both patients, from 2/5 to 3/5 in the first patient and from 1/5 to 2/5 in the second patient. In addition, both patients showed an increase in the ability to perform some movements independently. The conclusion of this study is that Range of Motion (ROM) therapy is effective as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention to increase muscle strength and improve physical mobility in stroke patients.