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Table 7 Mean differences and statistical significance for kinetic variables for shod and barefoot walking.

From: Effect of children's shoes on gait: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Variable

Shoe Condition

Authors

n

Weighting

Mean difference [95%CI]

Statistical significance: z Score(P)

Heterogeneity: I 2%

Vertical ground reaction force (%BW)

Walking

Kristen et al. [15]

30

100.0%

6.30 [-2.82, 15.42]

1.35 (P = 0.18)

N/A

Anterior Posterior Max GRF (%BW)

Walking

Kristen et al. [15]

30

100.0%

-0.90 [-3.66, 1.86]

0.64 (P = 0.52)

N/A

Anterior Posterior Min GRF (%BW)

Walking

Kristen et al. [15]

30

100.0%

-1.00 [-5.99, 3.99]

0.39 (P = 0.69)

N/A

  1. A negative mean difference value indicates a decrease during shod walking compared to barefoot walking. N/A indicates not applicable