Table 1 Baseline characteristics of participants. Values are means (± standard deviation) unless stated otherwise.
Variable | Taping (n = 46) | Sham (n = 46) |
|---|---|---|
Age in years | 51.3 (± 13.5) | 49.2 (± 13.8) |
BMI in kg/m2 | 30.0 (± 4.8) | 30.6 (± 6.5) |
Self reported hours on feet | 8.8 (± 3.8) | 7.5 (± 2.8) |
Period of symptoms in months – median (range) | 9 (3 to 240) | 10 (2 to 97) |
No. of women (%) | 28 (60.9) | 27 (58.7) |
Foot affected | ||
Right – No. (%) | 10 (21.7) | 12 (26.1) |
Left – No. (%) | 7 (15.2) | 12 (26.1) |
Both feet – No. (%) | 29 (63.0) | 22 (47.8) |
Foot Posture* | ||
Right | 3.2 (± 2.1) | 2.9 (± 2.2) |
Left | 3.1 (± 2.1) | 2.9 (± 2.2) |
Ankle range of motion in degrees§ | ||
Right | 22.8 (± 7.9) | 23.4 (± 6.4) |
Left | 24.9 (± 7.5) | 24.4 (± 6.6) |
'First-step' pain† | 71.4 (± 19.8) | 72.0 (± 20.0) |
Foot painΨ | 35.5 (± 20.8) | 35.8 (± 20.1) |
Foot functionΨ | 54.3 (± 25.7) | 60.6 (± 26.6) |
General foot healthΨ | 30.7 (± 26.9) | 27.0 (± 26.3) |