FIKES UPNVJ - The PjBL Activity for the Massage Therapy Course for Physiotherapy Study Program Undergraduate Program FIKES UPN "Veteran Jakarta" was held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at MTS Negeri 21 Jakarta. This activity began with an opening and welcoming remarks. The first welcoming remarks were given by Yoga Dewantoro as the head of group 2 of the Massage PjBL and continued with remarks from the principal, Mr. Drs. Ahmad Sakur, M. Pd. Furthermore, students were invited to demonstrate the equipment in classrooms 8-5. The demonstration activity began with the introduction of the members of the Massage Therapy PjBL group in front of the students. After that, Tsiqotunnisa, Farrel, Hanum and Dewi Salma began to explain the use of the massage therapy tool, namely Thai Ball Massage. After the demonstration, the presenter opened a question and answer session. In that session, a student named Rafif asked the presenter about the contents of the Thai Ball Massage, then the presenter explained that Thai Ball Massage itself is a massage ball originating from Thailand which is commonly referred to as Thai Herbal Compress Ball. Thai Ball Massage is made from various herbal ingredients consisting of 20 types of spices, including ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass which are used to increase blood circulation and provide a relaxing effect. The use of cotton cloth as a wrapper allows the oil from the spices to penetrate the cloth when steamed, thus increasing the effectiveness of the therapy.
After demonstrating the use and explaining the benefits of Thai Ball Massage and closing the question and answer session, the presenters informed that the tool can be used in the school health unit room so that students can feel the direct benefits of the tool.
The activity ended with a group photo and giving snacks to students and handing over the Thai Ball Massage to the health unit guard at MTS Negeri 21 Jakarta.