Table 1 Absolute peak pressure values in kPa (mean ± SD) for the described anatomical regions and percentage changes compared to baseline
From: Plantar pressure changes in hindfoot relief devices of different designs
kPa | Neutral Shoe | Hindfoot relief shoe - HRS | Hindfoot relief orthosis – HRO |
|---|---|---|---|
Hindfoot | 300 ± 68 | 145 ± 50 (-52%; p < 0.001) | 145 ± 43 (-52%; p < 0.001) |
Midfoot | 104 ± 40 | 137 ± 33 (+32%; p = 0.02) | 153 ± 41 (+47%; p < 0.001) |
Metatarsal Zone | 288 ± 74 | 138 ± 32 (-52%; p < 0.001) | 240 ± 96 (-17%; p = 0.034)* |
Forefoot | 302 ± 77 | 177 ± 60 (-41%; p < 0.001) | 290 ± 110 (-4%; p = 0.692)* |