1.A Regression Model of Hip Flexion Force of the Dominant Leg Among Malaysian Adults in Standing Posture
Isa Halim1 ; Zulkeflee Abdullah1 ; Nurul Wirdah Mafazi1 ; Muhammad Nadzirul Izzat Mahadzir1 ; Mohd Shahir Kasim2 ; Adi Saptari3
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2025;21(No. 1):91-102
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.


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