Table 2.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants, and outcome scores at baseline.
| Overall (n=30) | Control group (n=14) | Intervention group (n=16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sex [n (%)] | 15 (50) | 6 (42.9) | 9 (56.2) |
| Age [years] | 61.9 ± 8.9 | 63.1 ± 8.2 | 60.9 ± 9.5 |
| Body Mass Index [kg/m2] | 29.9 ± 3.7 | 30.8 ± 3.9 | 29.1 ± 3.5 |
| Right dominant limb [n (%)] | 26 (86.7) | 10 (71.4) | 16 (100) |
| KOA limb | |||
| Right [n (%)] | 12 (40) | 5 (35.7) | 7 (43.8) |
| Left [n (%)] | 6 (20) | 3 (21.4) | 3 (18.8) |
| Both [n (%)] | 12 (40) | 6 (42.9) | 6 (37.5) |
| Most symptomatic limb | |||
| Right [n (%)] | 17 (56.7) | 7 (50) | 10 (62.5) |
| Left [n (%)] | 13 (43.3) | 7 (50) | 6 (37.5) |
| WOMAC pain (score) | 9.4 ± 4 | 8.8 ± 4.6 | 10 ± 3.3 |
| WOMAC stiffness (score) | 2.1 ± 1.6 | 2.6 ± 1.6 | 1.7 ± 1.6 |
| WOMAC function (score) | 19.7 ± 11.5 | 20.5 ± 12.6 | 18.9 ± 10.7 |
| WOMAC Total Index (score) | 31.2 ± 15.4 | 31.9 ± 17.5 | 30.7 ± 13.7 |
| 30 seconds chair stand test (repetitions) | 10.5 ± 2.3 | 10.3 ± 3 | 10.7 ± 1.4 |
| 9-step stair climb test (seconds) | 16.6 ± 5.6 | 17.6 ± 6.6 | 15.6 ± 4.5 |
| 40-m fast-paced walk test (m/s) | 1.3 ± 0.2 | 1.4 ± 0.2 | 1.3 ± 0.2 |