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Data Analyses of Dependent Variables in the Baseline.
| Control Group, n = 15, Mean (SD) | WBV exercise Group, n = 29, Mean (SD) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain level (scale) | 2.61 ± 0.67 | 2.28 (0.65) | .63 |
| Flexibility, cm | 17.81 (2.21) | 17.25 (2.52) | .43 |
| SBP, mm Hg | 121.3 (3.94) | 129.0 (3.45) | .97 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 65.65 (2.86) | 68.57 (2.55) | .27 |
| Heart rate, beats/min | 67.29 (2.70) | 70.29 (3.20) | .63 |
Abbreviations: DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure; SD, standard deviation; WBV, whole-body vibration.
