The effect of foot conditions on constrained standing /

(p<0.0049) and lower back discomfort (p<0.043) with respect

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barlow, Jessica Marie, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Description
Summary:(p<0.0049) and lower back discomfort (p<0.043) with respect
(p<0.009). Subjects preferred Converse@ using a footrail and
(p<0.019) and between Converse@ using a footrail Converse@
consecutive days for four weeks. The foot conditions were
Converse@ AU-Star athletic shoes, Converse@ using a footrail,
Converses with Dr. Scholl& shoe inserts, and Reebokg walking
Eight healthy subjects, four female and four male, stood
it had the lowest discomfort ratings.
lower back and foot discomfort, and Converses alone had the
most. The subjective ranking showed significance between the
physiological effects, subjective rankings, or discomfort
Reebok(& walking shoe and Converse(& All-Star athletic shoes
shoes. The floor surface for all treatments was concrete.
Significance was found for Foot (instep) temperature
This study was conducted to find any differences in
to foot condition. Converse(& using a footrail had the least
using four different foot conditions four hours on four
with respect to foot conditions in constrained standing.
Item Description:"Major subject: Industrial Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 76 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.