Table 1.
Patient characteristics.
| Variables | Group C (n=50) | Group F (n=50) | Group L (n=50) | Statistical test results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Gender (male/female) | 22/28 | 24/26 | 23/27 | P=.923 (Pearson Chi-square test) |
| Age (y) | 56.3 (9.2) | 55.6 (9.5) | 55.8 (9.8) | P =.942 (ANOVA) |
| Height (cm) | 161.2 (6.9) | 161.0 (8.4) | 161.2 (7.4) | P=.988 (ANOVA) |
| Weight (kg) | 62.7 (10.8) | 61.7 (12.7) | 62.1 (9.0) | P=.890 (ANOVA) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.1 (3.4) | 23.7 (4.1) | 23.9 (2.9) | P=.888 (ANOVA) |
Values are expressed as mean (SD) or numbers. C: Control, F: neck flexion with lateral pressure, L: lifting of the thyroid cartilage.