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Demographic characteristics of the patients
| PT group (n=60) | Control group (n=40) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 54.3±12.9 | 49.9±13.1 | 0.074 |
| Sex, n (female/male) | 51/9 | 31/9 | 0.587 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.5±4.2 | 28.8±5.2 | 0.637 |
| Symptom duration (months) | 19.7±23.6 | 14.5±18.7 | 0.531 |
| Working status, n (%) | |||
| Employed | 6 (10) | 9 (22.5) | 0.132 |
| Retired | 14 (23.3) | 5 (12.5) | |
| Housewife | 40 (66.7) | 25 (62.5) |
PT: physical therapy; BMI: body mass index.
