Table 1.
General characteristics of subjects
| Characteristic | Experimental group (n=15) | Control group (n=15) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male:female) | 8:7 | 9:6 | 1.00 |
| Age (yr) | 39.80±5.47 | 39.40±5.69 | 0.42 |
| Height (cm) | 168.73±7.27 | 168.73±8.01 | 0.07 |
| Weight (kg) | 67.60±9.51 | 67.07±9.65 | 0.19 |
| FEV1 (L) | 3.18±0.44 | 3.20±0.58 | 0.12 |
| VAS (score) | 6.60±1.12 | 6.53±1.11 | 0.96 |
| ODI (score) | 33.27±6.76 | 33.53±4.75 | 0.87 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
FEV1, forced expiratory volume at 1 second; VAS, visual analog scale; ODI, Oswestry Disability Index.