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Table 1 Mean arch height flexibility and change in foot length across the 3 foot type groups

From: Foot type symmetry and change of foot structures from sitting to standing conditions

 

Cavus

Neutral

Planus

P-value

N (female)

53 (5)

184 (34)

711 (133)

 

AHF (mm/kN)

13.2 ± 7.4

14.8 ± 7.4

16.6 ± 7.4

0.0001 a,c

ΔFoot Length (mm)

4.8 ± 2.6

4.3 ± 2.2

3.6 ± 2.1

<.0001 a,c

  1. Arch height flexibility = [(arch height in sitting – arch height in standing) / (0.4 * body weight)]. A significant difference (P<0.05) was observed between a cavus and planus foot types and c between neutral and planus foot types.
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

ISSN: 1757-1146