Table 3 Mean (± standard deviation) temporospatial gait measures during level-ground walking (N = 30)
Gait measure | Glycerine-Filled Insoles | Prefabricated Orthoses | Flat Insoles |
|---|---|---|---|
Velocity (cm s−1) | 136.4 ± 16.1 | 139.6 ± 14.3 | 138.7 ± 14.9 |
Cadence (steps min−1) | 108.8 ± 8.2 | 110.0 ± 7.7 | 110.0 ± 8.0 |
Step Length (left leg) (cm) | 75.1 ± 5.6 | 76.0 ± 5.5 | 75.5 ± 5.0 |
Step Length (right leg) (cm) | 75.1 ± 5.3 | 76.2 ± 5.0 | 75.6 ± 4.7 |
Base of Support (left leg) (cm) | 9.6 ± 2.5 | 9.4 ± 2.2 | 9.2 ± 2.7 |
Base of Support (right leg) (cm) | 9.5 ± 2.6 | 9.3 ± 2.2 | 8.9 ± 3.3 |
Double-Limb Support Time (left leg) (% gait cycle) | 23.0 ± 2.4 | 22.9 ± 2.3 | 22.7 ± 2.3 |
Double-Limb Support Time (right leg) (% gait cycle) | 22.8 ± 2.4 | 22.9 ± 2.4 | 22.6 ± 2.4 |
Toe In/Out (left leg) (°) | 2.5 ± 4.8 | 3.0 ± 4.5 | 2.5 ± 4.7 |
Toe In/Out (right leg) (°) | 4.3 ± 4.9 | 4.5 ± 5.0 | 4.5 ± 4.5 |