Foam pads properties and their effects on posturography in participants of different weight

Table 2 Indentation force deflection test (IFD)

	203 mm diameter indenter
	Load (N) at 25% thickness reduction	Load (N) at 65% thickness reduction
MF-75 mm	65.2	169.5
MF-100 mm	74.7	200.6
Uph-100 mm	181.3	550.7
BP-50 mm	880.9	4861.2

Force necessary to produce 25% and 65% indentation on four different foam samples. MF-75 mm: memory foam 75 mm thickness; MF-100 mm: memory foam 100 mm; Uph: upholstery foam 100 mm thickness; BP: balance pad 50 mm thickness.

ISSN: 2045-709X