Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the participants
| Characteristics | Core stabilization exercise group (n=21) | Conventional group (n=21) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 44.73±9.21 | 44.93±7.86 | 0.87 |
| Sex, n (% female) | 17 (80.95) | 17 (80.95) | 1.00 |
| Height (cm), mean (SD) | 160.33±11.17 | 159.40±5.23 | 0.71 |
| Weight (kg), mean (SD) | 57.67±10.76 | 58.77±6.09 | 0.78 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 22.44±2.67 | 23.23±4.9 | 0.65 |
| Low back pain duration (month), mean (SD) | 46.70±47.70 | 44.80±45.50 | 0.52 |
Abbreviation: SD; standard deviation.