Journal of Sports Nursing, Medical, And Health

Vol. 2 No. 02 (2026): Journal of Sports Nursing, Medical, And Health
Original Research Articles

The Effect of Resistance Band Exercise on Dynamic Balance among Older Adults in Gresik, Indonesia

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  • Yeni Andriani,
  • Endah Nurul Kumarijati,
  • Suhartono,
  • Hanim Nur Faizah
Yeni Andriani
Departement of Nursing, Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban Institute of Health Sciences, Tuban, East Java, Indonesia
Endah Nurul Kumarijati
Departement of Nursing, Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban Institute of Health Sciences, Tuban, East Java, Indonesia
Suhartono
Departement of Nursing, Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban Institute of Health Sciences, Tuban, East Java, Indonesia
Hanim Nur Faizah
Departement of Nursing, Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban Institute of Health Sciences, Tuban, East Java, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69606/sportnursmedhealth.v2i02.496

Published 2026-07-30

Keywords

  • dynamic balance,
  • elderly,
  • resistance band exercise,
  • timed up and go test

How to Cite

Andriani, Y., Kumarijati, E. N., Suhartono, & Faizah, H. N. (2026). The Effect of Resistance Band Exercise on Dynamic Balance among Older Adults in Gresik, Indonesia. Journal of Sports Nursing, Medical, And Health, 2(02), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.69606/sportnursmedhealth.v2i02.496

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Abstract

Background: Decreased dynamic balance in the elderly may lead to injury and reduced independence. Resistance band exercise can improve muscle strength and postural stability. Aims: To determine the effect of resistance band exercise on the dynamic balance level of elderly residents at Panti Jompo Lestari, Gresik Regency. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. The sample consisted of 26 elderly participants selected using the total sampling technique. Dynamic balance was measured using the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The intervention was conducted for four weeks with a total of eight sessions of resistance band exercise. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with a significance level of α ≤ 0.05.  Results: The results showed that before the intervention, the majority of respondents (92.3%) were in the moderate decline dynamic balance category. After the intervention, most respondents (84.6%) were categorized as having mild decline dynamic balance. The Wilcoxon test result showed an p < 0.001 and correlation koefesien 0,917 indicating a significant effect of resistance band exercise on improving dynamic balance in the elderly. Conclusions: Resistance band exercise has a significant effect on improving dynamic balance among elderly residents at Panti Jompo Lestari, Gresik Regency.

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