Table 1.
Characteristics of the control group and both LBP subgroups (VAS visual analogue pain scale). Values are given as means (SD)
| Subjects | LBPlong, n=9 (6 men, 3 women) | LBPshort, n=7 (5 men, 2 women) | Control, n=15(9 men, 6 women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.1 (10.1) | 39.7 (12.7) | 38.2 (10.7) |
| Height (cm) | 169.4 (7.9) | 173.6 (7.4) | 172.8 (6.4) |
| Weight (kg) | 75.4 (13.9) | 68.1 (15.2) | 74.1 (15.2) |
| Duration of LBP (months) | 45.5(17.4) | 52.4 (12.8) | – |
| Oswerstry index (%) | 27.4 (10.8) | 26.0 (9.3) | – |
| VAS (mm) | |||
| Before testing* | 14 (8) | 43 (9) | – |
| After testing* | 17 (9) | 48 (10) | |
*Significant difference (P<0.001)