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Table 2 Exponent (n) of the Stevens power function measured (mean ± SEM)

From: Adding body load modifies the vibratory sensation of the foot sole and affects the postural control

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Added overload

Added overload 10 min later

Standing

 2nd metatarsus

  25 Hz

0.78 ± 0.04

0.77 ± 0.02

0.75 ± 0.03

  150 Hz

1.08 ± 0.04(3)

1.02 ± 0.08(3)

0.96 ± 0.06(2)

 Heel

  25 Hz

0.84 ± 0.04

0.88 ± 0.06

0.97 ± 0.07

  150 Hz

0.96 ± 0.05(1)

1.01 ± 0.08(1)

0.97 ± 0.06(1)

Walking

 2nd metatarsus

  25 Hz

0.78 ± 0.05

0.88 ± 0.08

0.91 ± 0.12

  150 Hz

0.89 ± 0.05(1)

1.01 ± 0.04(1)

0.94 ± 0.08

 Heel

  25 Hz

0.91 ± 0.04

0.88 ± 0.11

0.93 ± 0.10

  150 Hz

1.09 ± 0.06(1)

1.09 ± 0.07(2)

0.96 ± 0.06

  1. (1)P < 0.05; (2)P < 0.01; (3)P < 0.001