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Hiperkolesterolemia adalah gangguan metabolisme lemak yang ditandai dengan meningkatnya kolesterol total dalam darah melebihi nilai normal. Jika kadar kolesterol dalam darah terlalu tinggi akan mengakibatkan gangguan fungsi endotel, lesi, plak, dan emboli. Senam ergonomik adalah salah satu teknik pengobatan nonfarmakologis yang dapat menurunkan dan mengendalikan kadar kolesterol. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh penerapan senam ergonomik terhadap penurunan kadar kolesterol lansia. Metode Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan desain Quasi Eksperimen dan pendekatan One Group Pretest Posttest Design. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 10 orang. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik Snowball Sampling digabung dengan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi penurunan signifikan dengan rata-rata kadar kolesterol sebelum melakukan senam ergonomik 252,7 mg/dl dan rata-rata kadar kolesterol sesudah senam ergonomik 203,3 mg/dl dengan p-value (0,000). Artinya ada pengaruh senam ergonomik terhadap penurunan kadar kolesterol lansia. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa senam ergonomik mempunyai pengaruh dalam menurunkan kadar kolesterol pada lansia dengan kolesterol. Diharapkan kepada lansia dengan kolesterol dapat menerapkan terapi nonfarmakologi yaitu senam ergonomik 2 kali seminggu selama 20 menit secara rutin sampai kadar kolesterol dinyatakan normal.

Hypercholesterolemia is a disorder of fat metabolism characterized by an increase in total cholesterol in the blood beyond normal values. Elevated blood cholesterol levels can lead to compromised endothelial function, lesions, plaque formation, and emboli. Ergonomic exercises offer a non-pharmacological approach that aids in lowering and managing cholesterol levels. This study aims to investigate the impact of implementing ergonomic exercises on reducing cholesterol levels in the elderly. Employing a quantitative approach, the research adopts a Quasi Experimental design with a One Group Pretest Posttest Design methodology. The study sample consists of 10 individuals, selected through a combination of Purposive Sampling and Accidental Sampling techniques. The findings reveal a substantial reduction in cholesterol levels, with an average pre-exercise cholesterol level of 252.7 mg/dl dropping to an average of 203.3 mg/dl post exercise, demonstrating a p-value of 0.000. These results denote a noteworthy effect of ergonomic exercises in lowering cholesterol levels among the elderly. In conclusion, ergonomic exercises significantly contribute to decreasing cholesterol levels in the elderly population. Therefore, it is recommended that elderly individuals with elevated cholesterol levels consider incorporating regular non pharmacological therapy, specifically engaging in ergonomic exercises twice a week for 20 minutes, until cholesterol levels reach the normal range.