A regression model of hip flexion force of the dominant leg among Malaysian adults in standing posture

Halim, Isa and Mahadzir, Muhammad Nadzirul Izzat and Abdullah, Zulkeflee and Mafazi, Nurul Wirdah and Kasim, Mohd Shahir and Saptari, Adi (2025) A regression model of hip flexion force of the dominant leg among Malaysian adults in standing posture. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (1). pp. 91-102. ISSN 1675-8544

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Abstract

Introduction: The disregard for hip flexion force when designing foot-operated equipment poses a potential threat to non-compliance with ergonomics principles, ultimately impacting occupational health. Nevertheless, there is a noticeable lack of studies focusing on the hip flexion strength of Malaysian adults in a standing position. This paper aimed to measure the maximum force of hip flexion strength and formulate a regression model for Malaysian young adults in a standing posture. Materials and methods: The experiment invited sixty Malaysian adults aged 20 to 26 years old. A digital force gauge (Mark-10, USA) was used to measure the hip flexion force. A regression model was developed to determine the influence of gender, body mass, body height, thigh length, and thigh circumference on the hip flexion force. Results: The results of this study found that the means of hip flexion force for the male and female participants were 192.8 N and 126.0 N, respectively. The regression model concluded that gender is the most significant factor influencing hip flexion force (p<0.01). The body mass, body height, thigh length, and thigh circumference positively correlate to hip flexion force. However, these correlations were not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: This study concluded that the relationship between anthropometric parameters and hip flexion force is not always straightforward and can be influenced by various factors. To gain a more comprehensive picture of hip flexion, it is essential to consider other potential factors such as muscle mass, neuromuscular control, and joint mechanics.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Dominant leg, Ergonomics, Hip flexion force, Lower limbs strength, Malaysian adults
Divisions:	Faculty Of Industrial And Manufacturing Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Sabariah Ismail
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2025 16:12
Last Modified:	09 Apr 2025 16:12
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28649
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