Table 3.
Baseline compatibility tests.
| Variable | MFR (n=31) | SDM (n=29) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.5 ± 8.7 | 48.2 ± 6.7 | .0071 |
| Gender (M/F) | 9/22 | 7/22 | .6682* |
| BMI | 25.7 ± 2.2 | 30.8 ± 4.8 | .0011 |
| Occupation | |||
| Farmer | 1 | 3 | .0092 |
| Garments Worker | 6 | 2 | |
| Businessman | 4 | 0 | |
| Housewife | 16 | 20 | |
| Teacher | 4 | 0 | |
| Technical Professionals | 0 | 4 | |
| Walking habit daytime | |||
| Sandal | 9 | 7 | .0012 |
| High Heel | 12 | 2 | |
| Shoe | 8 | 4 | |
| Walk Barefoot | 2 | 16 | |
| Working hours | 7.1 ± 1.7 | 7.5 ± 1.1 | .3081* |
| Limb affected (1/2) | 28/3 | 26/3 | .9312* |
| Duration (Weeks) | 11.2 ± 11.2 | 19.0 ± 17.8 | .0461 |
| AROM PF | 38.2 ± 3.5 | 38.4 ± 3.5 | .8091* |
| AROM DF | 27.4 ± 2.8 | 28.5 ± 2.7 | .1231* |
| Strength PF (median, mode) | 7/7 | 6/6 | .1222* |
| Strength DF(median, mode) | 6/6 | 7/6 | .5092* |
| Pre FFI Pain | 60.4 ± 4.7 | 60.2 ± 7.9 | .8851* |
| Pre FFI disability | 60.8 ± 5.0 | 62.5 ± 10.1 | .4261* |
| Pre FFI activity | 30.2 ± 6.8 | 24.4 ± 8.7 | .0061 |
| Pre FADI total | 70.6 ± 8.3 | 78.7 ± 7.3 | .0011 |
1Independent sample t test; 2Chi square test; * both group are compatible in baseline; significance level (<.05); MFR, Myofascial Release; SDM, Structural Diagnosis and Management.