| Continuous variables | Patients | Mean (±SD) | p | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | Affected Non affected |
180 (3) 170 (10) |
.0005 | ||
| Weight (kg) | Affected Non affected |
69.0 (4.3) 59.4 (10.8) |
.002 | ||
| Years of activity | Affected Non affected |
14.2 (7.4) 9.4 (7.0) |
.05 | ||
| Group variables | Group | Affected (%) | p | ||
| Gender | Males Females |
11.6% 0% |
.002 | ||
| Type of activity | Sprint Hurdles Middle distance Long distance |
7.7% 20.0% 9.1% 0% |
.032 | ||
| Level | Competitive Recreational |
9.1% 0% |
.017 | ||
| Hindfoot | Neutral Varus Valgus |
5.9% 25.0% 2.4% |
.002 | ||
| Longitudinal arch | Normal Cavus Flat |
3.6% 14.3% 0% |
.03 | ||
| Knee alignment | Neutral Varus Valgus |
2.0% 13.0% 11.1% |
.02 | ||
| Initial contact | Heel Midfoot Toe |
4.0% 4.0% 25.0% |
.004 | ||