Table 3.
Plantar pressure data for the total contact cast compared to the shoe-cast (n = 17)
| Region of interest | Contact area [cm2] | Peak pressure [kPa] | Max force [N] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contact Cast | |||
| - Whole foot | 149.6 (18.1) | 158.8 (52.6) | 592.4 (201.1) |
| - Rearfoot | 19.7 (5.5) | 128.5 (45.0) | 130.0 (59.4) |
| - Midfoot | 54.5 (6.2) | 112.9 (42.3) | 213.5 (85.6) |
| - Forefoot | 75.5 (12.1) | 131.4 (59.5) | 247.8 (122.2) |
| Shoe-cast | |||
| - Whole foot | 156.7 (11.9)* | 171.1 (57.5) | 602.1 (176.9) |
| - Rearfoot | 19.7 (5.6) | 131.6 (43.1) | 106.7 (66.2) |
| - Midfoot | 56.8 (4.7)* | 121.8 (37.2)* | 226.7 (83.3)* |
| - Forefoot | 80.2 (8.8)* | 148.9 (64.5)* | 268.7 (116.5) |
Note: Data are mean (SD)
*Significant difference compared to the total contact cast (p < 0.05; paired samples t-test)