Table 1.
Baseline demographic and self-reported variables
| Variable | DN Group (n = 30) | SH Group (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Age (y) | 30.3 (5.5) | 31.1 (5.1) |
| Gender (% male) | 56.7 | 66.7 |
| Body mass index | 26.4 (4.4) | 26.8 (3.2) |
| Symptom duration (months) | 27.4 (29.7) | 53.0 (66.8) |
| LEFS | 61.9 (10.0) | 60.4 (12.2) |
| Kujala | 76.3 (9.8) | 70.6 (9.7) |
| NPRS squat | 3.9 (2.2) | 3.3 (2.3) |
| NPRS up stairs | 1.6 (1.7) | 1.6 (1.6) |
| NPRS down stairs | 2.2 (1.6) | 1.6 (1.5) |
DN = dry needling group; SH = sham group; LEFS = Lower Extremity Functional Scale; NPRS = Numeric Pain Rating Scale