Journal of Ergonomics

Journal of Ergonomics
Open Access

ISSN: 2165-7556

Research Article - (2017) Volume 7, Issue 3

Relationship between Hip Flexion Contracture and Hip-Joint Contact Force in Standing Posture: A Computer Simulation Study

Takuma Inai*, Mutsuaki Edama, Tomoya Takabayashi and Masayoshi Kubo
Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, Niigata City, Niigata 950-3198, Japan
*Corresponding Author: Takuma Inai, Institute for Human Movement and Medical Science, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-3198, Japan, Tel: +81 25-257-4723, Fax: +81 25-257-4723 Email:

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