INFLUENCE OF BODY MASS INDEX AND BODY WEIGHT ON SINGLE HOP TEST OUTCOMES IN AN ACL SPORT REHABILITATION PROGRAM: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors

  • Naim Faiz Abdul Imran MR Author
  • Iskandar Zaidin Ministry of Health Author

Keywords:

BMI, body weight, ACL rehabilitation, sports injury, Single Hop Test

Abstract

Background: Body mass index (BMI) and body weight may influence recovery following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, yet their relationship to functional rehabilitation outcomes is not fully established.
Objective: To examine the association between BMI, body weight, and performance in the Single Hop Test (SHT) among individuals undergoing an ACL sport rehabilitation programme.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients aged 18–60 at the Physiotherapy Unit, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital. BMI and body weight were recorded at the end of the rehabilitation phase, and functional performance was assessed using the SHT. Statistical analysis included Shapiro–Wilk tests for normality and Pearson’s correlation to evaluate associations between anthropometric variables and test performance.
Results: BMI showed a modest, statistically significant negative correlation with SHT performance, whereas body weight was not significantly associated with SHT outcomes.
Conclusion: BMI may exert a minor but meaningful influence on functional recovery after ACL rehabilitation, while absolute weight alone is less predictive. These findings support integrating BMI considerations into rehabilitation planning to optimise outcomes.

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Author Biography

  • Iskandar Zaidin, Ministry of Health

    Mr. Iskandar Zaidin is a physiotherapist with Degrees in Physiotherapist and Post Basic Certificates in Sports Medicine. Based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia , he specialized in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation, with more than 10 years of experienced in sports related injuries and medical coverage on local and international sports competitions. Currently is a coordinator for Integrated Intensive Sports Rehabilitation ( IISR) in Hospital Queen Elizabeth II  that was founded since 2023 and very active in fitness coaching for obesity clients / patients. 

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Published

2025-12-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Malaysian Physiotherapy Journal

Section

Original Articles