Problem | Number of complaints (%) | |
---|---|---|
HWIB | NDIB | |
General complaints | ||
Pain | 3 (9 %) | 3 (3 %) |
Not comfortable | 0 | 9 (10 %) |
Too stiff | 0 | 3 (3 %) |
Too heavy | 0 | 2 (2 %) |
No room for orthotics | 0 | 4 (4 %) |
Generally tight | 3 (9 %) | 1 (1 %) |
Not suitable for running | 1 (3 %) | 2 (2 %) |
Foot not stable in boot | 0 | 3 (3 %) |
Pain on prolonged standing | 1 (3 %) | 9 (10 %) |
Takes time to accommodate | 3 (9 %) | 0 |
Too narrow | 1 (3 %) | 0 |
Heel problems | ||
Abrasions | 11 (33 %) | 8 (9 %) |
Pressure | 4 (12 %) | 9 (10 %) |
Blisters | 0 | 1 (1 %) |
Midfoot problems | ||
Pressure over bunion | 1 (3 %) | 0 |
Pressure over 1st MT head | 0 | 11 (12 %) |
Pressure over MT heads | 2 (6 %) | 2 (2 %) |
Toe problems | ||
Pressure | 1 (3 %) | 4 (4 %) |
Abrasions | 1 (3 %) | 3 (3 %) |
Blisters | 0 | 1 (1 %) |
Ankle problems | ||
Pressure | 1 (3 %) | 5 (5 %) |
Pain | 0 | 1 (1 %) |
Sprain ankle | 0 | 1 (1 %) |
Boot lacing system | ||
Lacing problems | 0 | 3 (3 %) |
Lace hook detached | 0 | 1 (1 %) |
Lace associated wounds | 0 | 4 (5 %) |
Pressure under hooks | 0 | 1 (1 %) |
Pressure at ankle | 0 | 2 (2 %) |
Total number | 33 (100 %) | 93 (100 %) |
Number of recruits with at least 1 complaint | 28 (38 %) | 55 (85 %) |
Total number of recruits | 73 | 65 |