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Table 1 Description of the evaluated weight distribution, force, and pressure parameters as well as the covered area, ellipse, and COP-length parameters. Confidence ellipse refers to the mathematical compensation ellipse of the COP trace. The confidence interval is assumed to be 2ϭ (Heidelberg, 2015)

From: Standard reference values of weight and maximum pressure distribution in healthy adults aged 18–65 years in Germany

Weight distribution

 Balance (%)

Weight distribution between right and left foot. The mean value over the entire measuring sequence is given.

 Balance forefoot (%)

Weight distribution of forefoot separated for left and right foot. The mean value is given over the entire measuring sequence.

 Balance rearfoot (%)

Weight distribution of the back foot for the left and right foot. The mean value over the entire measuring sequence is given.

Pressure parameter

 Maximum pressure (N/cm2)

Maximum pressure, a maximum value of the entire measuring sequence is specified.

 Maximum pressure per foot (N/cm2)

Maximum pressure for left and right foot separated. The maximum value of the entire measuring sequence is indicated.

 Maximum pressure forefoot (N/cm2)

Maximum pressure in forefoot, separated for left and right foot. The maximum value of the entire measuring sequence is indicated.

 Maximum pressure rearfoot (N/cm2)

Maximum pressure in the rearfoot, separated for the left and right foot. The maximum value of the entire measuring sequence is indicated.