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Table 4 Mean effects of orthoses on walking convenience (10-point scale)

From: Comparison of foot orthoses made by podiatrists, pedorthists and orthotists regarding plantar pressure reduction in The Netherlands

 

Patient A

Patient B

Patient C

 

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Podiatrist

6.5 ± 0.3

6.5 ± 0.6

4.0 ± 0.4

4.0 ± 0.4

4.8 ± 1.3

5.0 ± 0.9

Pedorthist

7.5 ± 1.1

7.5 ± 0.8

7.0 ± 1.0

7.0 ± 1.0

5.0 ± 1.6

5.3 ± 1.3

Orthotist

7.5 ± 0.8

7.5 ± 0.7

6.5 ± 1.0

6.5 ± 1.0

4.5 ± 1.3

4.5 ± 1.3

  1. Walking convenience scale 0–10 points (0 = extremely bad, 10 = excellent). Means were calculated through the mean of two ratings per therapist, (± ...) = standard deviation.