Pengaruh Pemberian Strengthening Exercise Ekstremitas Bawah Regio Foot Dan Ankle Terhadap Keseimbangan Statis Pada Anak Flat Foot Usia 6-9 Tahun Di SDN 2 Gonilan Kartasura

ABSTRACT Background : The balance has an important role in keeping the body is ability static state. A good balance, can increase the movement coordination in children Ages 6-9 flat foot condition year in order to optimize the balance of the body. Strengthening exercises are used to help improve the balance on a flat foot condition children ages 6-9 years at current maintain stable body in order to stay in performing daily activities. Research Aims : To determine the effect of lower extremity strengthening exercises regio foot and ankle against static equilibrium flat foot in children aged 6-9 years. Methods : Kind of research is Quasi Experiment Design with research design is Pretest and Posttest With Control Group Design. The sampling technique used is Purposive Sampling Technique. The total sample of 14 people. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test and Mann Whitney test. Results : Based on the research results of static balance in the treatment group showed significant namely p = 0,000 or p ≤ 0.05. While the control group p = 0,018 or p ≥ 0.05. The results of the effect depending on the treatment group and the control group p = 0.000 or p ≤ 0.05. Conclusion : There is the effect of lower extremity strengthening exercises regio foot and ankle against static balance in children aged 6-9 years flat foot in SDN 2 Gonilan Kartasura. Keywords : Strengthening Exercise, static balance, Flat foot Children Ages 6-9 Years