Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Characteristic | Osteoarthritis group | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 63.0 (9.7) | 62.4 (10.5) |
| Height (m) | 1.69 (0.10) | 1.70 (0.07) |
| Mass (kg) | 77.4 (16.9) | 70.0 (9.1) |
| Female | 8 (53.3%) | 8 (53.3%) |
| Dominant limb tested | 9 (60.0%) | 9 (60.0%) |
| Radiographic knee osteoarthritisa | ||
| Grade II | 4 (26.7%) | - |
| Grade III | 6 (40.0%) | - |
| Grade IV | 5 (33.3%) | - |
| Medial compartment | 13 (86.7%) | - |
| Lateral compartment | 9 (60.0%) | - |
| Patellofemoral compartment | 11 (73.3%) | - |
| Bilateral knee osteoarthritis | 6 (40.0%) | - |
Data presented as mean (standard deviation) or n (%). No significant between-group differences were found for age, height or mass (all P ≥0.186). aMore symptomatic knee in patients with bilateral osteoarthritis.