Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the study participants.
| Variable (mean, SD) | EG (n = 41) | CG (n = 35) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.43 (9.83) | 52.58 (9.42) |
| Age distribution | ||
| ≤40 (frequency and %) | 4 (9.8%) | 3 (8.6%) |
| 41–60 (frequency and %) | 28 (68.3%) | 24 (68.6%) |
| ≥60 (frequency and %) | 9 (22%) | 8 (22.9%) |
| Years since diagnosis (years) | 10.36 (7.30) | 12.48 (5.63) |
| BMI (kg/m 2) | 25.79 (5.14) | 27.75 (5.62) |
| Waist:hip ratio | 0.85 (0.07) | 0.86 (0.06) |
| FIQ-R | 46.21 (16.49) | 43.64 (18.18) |
Notes.
- EG
- Exercise group
- CG
- Control group
- TUG
- Timed-Up-Go
- EOFS
- eyes open on a firm surface
- ECFS
- eyes closed on a firm surface
- EOUS
- eyes open on an unstable surface
- ECUS
- eyes closed on an unstable surface
- BMI
- Body Mass Index