Table 4.
Statistical results for PPP with and without insoles (mean (SD); Unit: kPa).
| Plantar Region |
Gait Phase |
Barefoot | PORON® Medical 4708 | Pe-Lite | Nora Lunalight A Fresh | Nora Lunalastik EVA | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toes | Stance | 243.87 (107.3) | 227.90 (61.7) | 265.37 (48.6) | 243.23 (54.7) | 312.69 (81.7) # | 0.002 | 0.248 |
| Swing | 56.10 (65.8) | 38.22 (14.5) | 40.90 (25.5) | 50.60 (55.1) | 41.55 (18.9) | 0.491 | 0.036 | |
| Forefoot | Stance | 350.50 (82.03) | 180.04 (40.9) ** | 229.39 (67.3) ** | 249.79 (85.7) ** | 199.03 (46.7) ** | <0.001 | 0.705 |
| Swing | 41.86 (12.1) | 33.91 (12.8) | 31.66 (10.9) | 46.30 (38.0) | 36.31 (19.9) | 0.172 | 0.084 | |
| Midfoot | Stance | 142.34 (58.6) | 103.30 (27.5) | 131.72 (37.9) | 128.05 (33.6) | 106.10 (30.6) | 0.009 | 0.191 |
| Swing | 26.79 (10.3) | 29.13 (9.0) | 29.05 (5.6) | 34.33 (17.4) | 31.43 (12.5) | 0.253 | 0.066 | |
| Rearfoot | Stance | 303.48 (68.7) | 161.48 (19.6) ** | 201.71 (27.6) ** | 220.44 (32.0) ** | 176.11 (16.4) ** | <0.001 | 0.738 |
| Swing | 144.29 (50.5) | 61.19 (21.0) ** | 67.50 (21.5) ** | 81.91 (40.2) # | 68.69 (25.6) ** | <0.001 | 0.559 |
Notes: # indicates p < 0.05, ** p < 0.001, significant difference from barefoot.