Pemanfaatan Kompres Jahe Hangat dan Peregangan Statis Terhadap Nyeri Penderita Gout Arthritis

Abstract

Gouty arthritis (GA), a condition brought on by high amounts of uric acid in the blood, affects the musculoskeletal system, particularly the joints. This disease must be controlled since it is spreading throughout society and poses a serious threat to public safety. This study aims to enhance public awareness of gout arthritis, gout arthritis prevention, and the pain-relieving effects of static stretching and warm ginger compresses in gout arthritis patients. Lectures, video demonstrations, questions and answers, and media delivery of information with flyers and video demonstrations of warm ginger compress therapy and static stretching are the tactics used in this community program. in improving respondents' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about gouty arthritis prevention. Respondents were able to comprehend how to use static stretching and warm ginger compress therapy.