Comparison 7. PFOs versus shoes in symptomatic flat feet.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
7.1 Function	1		Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
7.1.1 PODCI ‐ upper extremity and physical function	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	7.60 [6.87, 8.33]
7.1.2 PODCI ‐ transfer and basic mobility	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	10.60 [9.86, 11.34]
7.1.3 PODCI ‐ sports and physical function	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	3.90 [3.18, 4.62]
7.1.4 PODCI ‐ global function	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	3.00 [2.28, 3.72]
7.2 Quality of life	1		Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
7.2.1 PODCI ‐ pain/comfort	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	3.70 [2.97, 4.43]
7.2.2 PODCI ‐ happiness	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	‐0.70 [‐1.42, 0.02]
7.2.3 PedsQL ‐ physical	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	‐4.20 [‐4.93, ‐3.47]
7.2.4 PedsQL ‐ psychosocial	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	0.60 [‐0.12, 1.32]
7.2.5 PedsQL ‐ total score	1	50	Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)	1.80 [1.07, 2.53]