Table 4.
Changes in biochemical parameters at week 2, 4 and 8 (median (25%, 75%)).
| Parameters | Control Group (n = 6) | HW Group (n = 7) |
|---|---|---|
| ROM (CARR U) | ||
| Week 2 | 39 (5, 76) * | 35 (3, 42) |
| Week 4 | 49 (29, 85) | 32 (11, 43) |
| Week 8 | 28 (11, 106) † | −15 (−67, 13) ‡ |
| OXY (µmol/mL) | ||
| Week 2 | 24 (11, 67) | −1 (−22, 66) |
| Week 4 | 49 (18, 70) | 56 (−18, 86) † |
| Week 8 | 12 (−46, 35) | 15 (−43, 76) |
* Differences (each time point minus baseline); † p < 0.05, compared with the baseline, using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. ‡ p < 0.05, compared with the control group, using Mann-Whitney U test.