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2014
DOI: 10.26699/jnk.v1i3.art.p200-204
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Pengaruh Terapi Pijat Refleksi terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah pada Lanjut Usia dengan Hipertensi

Abstract: Elderly in the age of 60 or above is a natural process that can not be avoided where the life of man as a human being is limited by a rule of nature. As a result of the aging process, the blood vessels become stiff and affect the left ventricular wall reduce its elasticity, resulting in a progressive increase of blood pressure. The treatment of hypertension in addition to pharmacological therapy could also use non-pharmacological therapies such as reflexology massage.  Method: The research design used in this … Show more

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“…22 It has been proven to lower blood pressure. 23,24 Massage will give effect on the contraction of the capillary walls so that the capillary blood and lymph vessels dilated. According to Potter & Perry, 25 foot massage can improve muscle tone and provide a relaxing effect.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…22 It has been proven to lower blood pressure. 23,24 Massage will give effect on the contraction of the capillary walls so that the capillary blood and lymph vessels dilated. According to Potter & Perry, 25 foot massage can improve muscle tone and provide a relaxing effect.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reflexology is a complementary therapy that emphasizes certain body points using hands or other objects such as wood, plastic or rubber. Basically, reflexology aims to improve the function of the body's systems, especially the immune and defense systems, so that the body can heal itself, because the body actually has the ability to heal itself (Sari, Renityas and Wibisono, 2014).…”
Section: After Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%