Table 3.
Baseline characteristics of subjects by group.
| Physiotherapy exercise group (n = 33) | Graded activity group (n = 33) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 46.6 (9.5) | 47.2 (10.5) |
| Weight (kg) | 69.4 (12.2) | 71.8 (10.7) |
| Height (cm) | 1.61 (0.09) | 1.60 (0.08) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.7 (4.6) | 27.8 (4.3) |
| Gender (male/female) | 8 (24.2%); 25 (75.7%) | 9 (27.2%); 24 (72.7%) |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 4 (12.1) | 10 (30.3) |
| Married | 25 (73.7) | 21 (63.6) |
| Divorced | 2 (6.6) | 1 (3.3) |
| Widowed | 2 (6.0) | 1 (3.3) |
| Duration of symptoms (months) | 54.4 (40.6) | 79.6 (101.3) |
| Academic level | ||
| Primary education | 20 (60.6) | 22 (66.6) |
| Secondary education | 12 (36.3) | 10 (30.3) |
| Tertiary education | 1 (3.0) | 1 (3.0) |
| Use of medication | 18 (54.4) | 14 (42.4) |
| Physiotherapy treatment | 21 (63.6) | 19 (57.5) |
| Pain intensity (0–10) | 7.2 (2.1) | 7.6 (1.7) |
| Disability (0–24) | 13.7 (5.1) | 12.9 (4.9) |
The categorical variables are expressed as n (%) and the continuous variable are expressed as mean (standard deviations).