Table 2.
Positive(%) | ||||
Items | Treatment (n = 44) |
Control (n = 45) |
Χ2 Value | P Value |
Joint pain | 43.2* | 71.1 | ||
Joint stiffness | 22.7* | 42.2 | 3.85 | 0.050 |
Joint tenderness | 45.5* | 71.1 | 6.03 | 0.014 |
Joint activity limitation | 27.3* | 44.4 | 2.85 | 0.091 |
* P < 0.01 when comparing these variables before versus after the study in the treatment group.