Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of participants.
| Characteristic | Experimental (n = 33) | Control (n = 32) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) mean (SD) | 70.8 (5.00) | 71.0 (5.20) |
| BMI (kg/m2) mean (SD) | 30.5 (4.30) | 30.0 (5.20) |
| Dominant side, number (%) | ||
| Right | 32 (96.96%) | 30 (93.75%) |
| Left | 1 (3.03%) | 2 (6.25%) |
| Involvement, number (%) | ||
| Bilateral | 26 (78.78%) | 29 (90.62%) |
| Unilateral | 7 (21.21%) | 3 (9.37%) |
| Knee > complaint, number (%) | ||
| Both | – | 2 (6.25%) |
| Right | 18 (54.54%) | 18 (56.25%) |
| Left | 15 (45.45%) | 12 (37.50%) |
| WOMAC, mean (SD) | ||
| Pain (0–100) | 51.06 (20.45) | 50.94 (19.49) |
| Stiffness (0–100) | 36.18 (31.51) | 46.25 (32.65) |
| Physical Function (0–100) | 52.76 (20.58) | 55.34 (21.41) |
| MS, mean (SD) | ||
| Extension | 104.10 (27.59) | 106.90 (29.13) |
| Flexion | 51.34 (15.91) | 52.79 (19.61) |
| MP (W), mean (SD) | ||
| Extension | 59.92 (14.58) | 59.95 (15.87) |
| Flexion | 25.89 (10.11) | 30.34 (29.63) |
| MR, mean (SD) | ||
| Extension | 22.20 (16.21) | 24.08 (11.57) |
| Flexion | 21.49 (20.00) | 24.38 (20.22) |
BMI, body mass index; WOMAC, Western Ontario & McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index; MS, muscle strength; MP, muscle power; MR, muscle resistance.