INFLUENCE STRAIN COUNTERSTRAIN ON FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CONVECTION TAILORS EXPERIENCE NECK PAIN

Abstract

The functional activities of convection tailors involve repetitive and intensive movements which are mostly carried out in a sitting position. Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause the neck to become tense and not move normally. Therapy strain counterstrain can be used to reduce tension and balance stress on muscles. The aim of the research is to determine the effect of giving strain counterstrain on neck pain on the functional activities of convection tailors. The design of this research is as if experimental with a plan one group pretes-posttest. The research population was 46 tailors. The research sample was 8 people who were selected purposive sampling method. The research instrument uses the NDI scale (Neck Disability Index). The result of research on functional activity of neck before therapy strain counterstrain is 27,38% and after therapy strain counterstrain is 21%. The p value = 0,012 means there is an increase in functional activities. The result of the research can be concluded that there is an influence strain counterstrain on functional activities in convection tailors experience neck pain. Use a comfortable body position to reduce tension and balance the pressure on the muscles, thereby providing strain counterstrain can improve the functional activities of tailors.