Research Article

Locomotion Variations of Arch Index and Interlimb Symmetry in Shod and Barefoot Populations

Table 2

Comparisons of arch index in left and right feet from standing to walking and running in shod and barefoot males.

PopulationMeanSD95% CISig.SI

BarefootPair 1 sl-sr-0.000.04-0.02-0.010.550.02%
Pair 2 wl-wr-0.010.03-0.02-0.000.090.04%
Pair 3 rl -rr-0.010.03-0.02-0.000.240.02%

ShodPair 1 sl-sr0.000.03-0.00-0.030.360.02%
Pair 2 wl-wr0.000.04-0.01-0.020.570.02%
Pair 3 rl -rr0.010.04-0.00-0.020.170.03%

Notes: SI: symmetry index; sl/r: left/right foot while standing; wl/r: left/right foot while walking; rl/r: left/right foot while running.