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Biomechanical Adaptations in Foot Characteristics Among Elite Male Weightlifters: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Tong-Hsien Chow
ABCDEFG 1*, Yih-Shyuan Chen BCDEF 2, Hong-Teng Chou BCEF 3, Chien-Chun Chang DEF 4, Ming-Hsien Lin ACDEF 5
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950416
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e950416
Table 2 Bipedal foot arch index during static stance.
| Control group | Weightlifting group | P value1 | P value2 | P value3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left foot | 0.27±0.07 | 0.30±0.09 | 0.035 | 0.960 | 0.946 |
| Right foot | 0.27±0.07 | 0.31±0.09 | 0.034 | – | – |
| Bipedal foot arch index (FAI) of both feet is represented as mean±SD. 1 The statistical significances of values were determined by the independent samples test between the control group (n=32) and the weightlifting group (n=24). 2 value was determined between the feet of the control group, and 3 value was determined between the feet of the weightlifting group. | |||||