Table 1. Baseline characteristics of patients in this study at the time of enrollment.
| Variable | Exercise therapy group (N=31) | Electric acupuncture group (N=30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 39.9 ± 11.1 | 37.7 ± 8.2 | 0.383 |
|
Sex
Male Female |
16 (51.6 %) 15 (48.4 %) |
17 (56.7 %) 13 (43.3 %) |
0.692 |
| BMI | 26.8 ± 3.3 | 27.5 ± 4.1 | 0.529 |
|
FHP angles
CA CVA Shoulder angle |
40.2 ± 2.9 44.1 ± 2.9 47.1 ± 3.0 |
40.4 ± 3.6 44.8 ± 2.9 47.9 ± 3.1 |
0.804 0.372 0.267 |
| Intensity of pain | 8.8 ± 1.0 | 9.0 ± 1.0 | 0.382 |
| Quality of Life | 63.7 ± 14.2 | 60.1 ± 12.5 | 0.305 |