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The present study investigated the relative slip resistance of commercially
available non-slip socks during gait. Twenty-four healthy subjects (29.3+/-10.4
years) participated in the study. Each subject completed 4 different test
conditions (barefoot, non-slip socks, conventional socks, backless slippers) in a
randomized, balanced order. The slip resistance was estimated by measuring the
heel deceleration time using a heel-mounted accelerometer. Repeated measures
ANOVA and post hoc paired-sample t-test with Bonferroni correction were used for
statistical analysis. Compared to barefoot walking absolute deceleration times
[ms] were significantly increased when wearing conventional socks or slippers. No
significant differences were observed between the barefoot and non-slip socks
conditions. The present study shows that non-slip socks improved slip-resistance
during gait when compared to conventional socks and slippers. Future
investigations should verify the present findings in hospital populations prone
to slip-related falls.
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