Table 1.
General characteristics of the participants (N=30).
| Experimental group (n=15) | Control group (n=15) | χ2/t(p) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 9/6 | 9/6 | 0.000 (1.000) |
| Age (years) | 61.80±6.80* | 61.33±8.44 | 0.167 (0.869) |
| Height (cm) | 161.60±7.91 | 161.93±8.17 | −0.113 (0.910) |
| Weight (kg) | 61.73±8.15 | 63.40±6.36 | −0.625 (0.537) |
| Stroke type (Infarction/hemorrhage) | 9/6 | 10/5 | 0.144 (0.705) |
| Affected side (left/right) | 9/6 | 10/5 | 0.144 (0.705) |
| Onset time (months) | 3.43±1.34 | 3.13±1.54 | 0.575 (0.570) |
| TIS (scores) | 12.93±1.62 | 13.13±1.36 | −0.366 (0.717) |
| MMSE-K (scores) | 23.73±2.12 | 24.20±2.24 | −0.586 (0.563) |
TIS – trunk impairment scale; MMSE-K – mini mental state examination-Korea version.
*
Mean ± standard deviation.