Table 5.
Significant plantar pressure differences between the preferred and least preferred insole. Percentage change is the difference from the least preferred insole to the preferred (i.e. a negative % difference indicates the value is reduced in the most preferred)
Region | Variable | Most preferred (Mean kPa) | Least Preferred (Mean kPa) | % difference | F | P | Interaction effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whole Foot | PP | 158.83 | 204.75 | −22% | 26.94 | < 0.001 | a |
Hallux | PP | 125.02 | 152.18 | −18% | 7.83 | 0.01 | a |
MTPJ1 | PP | 115.94 | 142.71 | −19% | 12.52 | 0.002 | a |
Medial Midfoot | CA | 50.19 | 43.58 | + 15% | 10.07 | 0.004 | a |
MP | 18.07 | 14.81 | + 22% | 10.37 | 0.004 | a | |
PP | 72.39 | 62.6 | + 16% | 4.89 | 0.038 |
a significant interaction effect for insole and task. PP peak pressure, CA contact area, MP mean pressure