2024, Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part B

The purpose of this study was to produce a relaxation exercise design using a chair aid creating a relaxed atmosphere in carrying out physical activities to maintain physical condition during the current pandemic. This study uses the concept of ergonomics to design exercise. This research was conducted at the UPT Social Services for the Deaf and Speech Impaired in Pematang Siantar. The number of samples in this study amounted to 10 elderly people. By using research methods namely development research or Research and Development (R&D). The sample was given a questionnaire sheet in which there were questions about their physical needs. The method used in this study includes several stages, namely: (1) needs analysis stage, (2) product development stage, (3) product validation stage and (4) product trial stage. The results of expert validation in the design of relaxation exercises using chair aids show that this exercise design is feasible for elderly people in wheelchairs and not in wheelchairs to continue physical activity to maintain their physical condition during a pandemic. The validation results obtained a score of 98 from the physiotherapist, the score is included in the "Very Good" category.