Table 4.
Comparison of participant groups with different factors
| Characteristics | Group C | Group CV | Group V | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 115) | (n = 24) | (n = 36) | ||
| Age, years, median [IQR] | 48.00(33.00, 56.00) | 57.00 (46.00, 61.00) | 62.00(52.75, 68.25) | < 0.001 |
| Male (%) | 63 (54.8) | 14 (58.3) | 19 (52.8) | 0.750 |
| BMI, kg/m², median[IQR] | 24.50 (21.77, 27.32) | 26.48 (24.73, 30.68) | 25.40 (23.67, 26.73) | 0.007 |
| History of ankle sprain, n (%) | 75 (65.2) | 15 (62.5) | 10 (27.8) | < 0.001 |
|
Duration of symptoms, months, median [IQR] |
12.00 (6.50, 36.00) | 30.00 (12.00, 39.00) | 36.00 (22.50, 60.00) | 0.022 |
Abbreviation: Group C, Chronic lateral ankle instability. Group CV, Chronic lateral ankle instability with ankle varus. Group V, Ankle varus. IQR, interquartile range. BMI, body mass index