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An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture

This study was to analyze walking frame user posture among the 15 participants of Malaysian elderly aged 60 and above in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. This study utilized two postural observations and a computer simulation of the elderly user using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Rapid Upper Li...

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Main Authors: Hussain, Mohd Rizal, Ashari, Asmidawati, Ibrahim, Rahimah, Sulaiman, Ruhaizin
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100236/1/An%20ergonomic%20analysis%20of%20Malaysian%20elderly%20walking%20frame%20user%20posture.pdf
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https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/volume_18_2022/mjmhs_vol18_supp_20_december_2022-70524
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spelling my.upm.eprints.1002362024-03-18T04:47:59Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100236/ An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture Hussain, Mohd Rizal Ashari, Asmidawati Ibrahim, Rahimah Sulaiman, Ruhaizin This study was to analyze walking frame user posture among the 15 participants of Malaysian elderly aged 60 and above in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. This study utilized two postural observations and a computer simulation of the elderly user using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) analysis. The results revealed that the majority of respondents show a slightly bent posture, bowed their heads and appears difficulty during the use walking frame, which requires further investigation and appropriate techniques in the way the walking frame is used. Some recommendations were also suggested in this study. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2022-12 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100236/1/An%20ergonomic%20analysis%20of%20Malaysian%20elderly%20walking%20frame%20user%20posture.pdf Hussain, Mohd Rizal and Ashari, Asmidawati and Ibrahim, Rahimah and Sulaiman, Ruhaizin (2022) An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18 (suppl. 20). 37 - 38. ISSN 1675-8544 https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/volume_18_2022/mjmhs_vol18_supp_20_december_2022-70524
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description This study was to analyze walking frame user posture among the 15 participants of Malaysian elderly aged 60 and above in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. This study utilized two postural observations and a computer simulation of the elderly user using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) analysis. The results revealed that the majority of respondents show a slightly bent posture, bowed their heads and appears difficulty during the use walking frame, which requires further investigation and appropriate techniques in the way the walking frame is used. Some recommendations were also suggested in this study.
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author Hussain, Mohd Rizal
Ashari, Asmidawati
Ibrahim, Rahimah
Sulaiman, Ruhaizin
spellingShingle Hussain, Mohd Rizal
Ashari, Asmidawati
Ibrahim, Rahimah
Sulaiman, Ruhaizin
An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
author_facet Hussain, Mohd Rizal
Ashari, Asmidawati
Ibrahim, Rahimah
Sulaiman, Ruhaizin
author_sort Hussain, Mohd Rizal
title An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
title_short An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
title_full An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
title_fullStr An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
title_full_unstemmed An ergonomic analysis of Malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
title_sort ergonomic analysis of malaysian elderly walking frame user posture
publisher Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
publishDate 2022
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100236/1/An%20ergonomic%20analysis%20of%20Malaysian%20elderly%20walking%20frame%20user%20posture.pdf
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