Table 2. Demographic data of the participants.
| Inexperienced HHS wearers (N = 21) | Experienced HHS wearers (N = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 25.05 ± 1.63 | 23.05 ± 2.24 |
| Height (cm) | 1.63 ± 0.05 | 1.63 ± 0.05 |
| Weight (Kg) | 57.51 ± 7.87 | 56.33 ± 6.94 |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 21.62 ± 2.35 | 21.09 ± 2.62 |
| Foot length 10% weightbearing (mm) | 231.43 ± 8.50 | 231.25 ± 9.50 |
| Foot length 90% weightbearing (mm) | 234.95 ± 8.27 | 235.15 ± 10.25 |
| AHF (mm/kN) | 0.90 ± 0.05 | 0.70 ± 0.04 |
| HHS wearing frequency (hours/week) | 2.19 ± 4.61 | 28.33 ± 10.13* |
Notes.
- BMI
- Body Mass Index
- AHF
- Arch Height Flexibility
inexperienced vs. experienced HHS wearers, p < 0.05.