Table 1.
Demographics and clinical characteristics of the subjects.
| CP Group (n = 23) | Control Group (n = 23) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 9.2 (3.2) | 8.7 (3.3) | 0.594 |
| Sex (women/men) | 14/9 | 14/9 | |
| Weight (kg) | 28.3 (12.7) | 34.6 (16.8) | 0.161 |
| Height (m) | 1.32 (0.20) | 1.36 (0.20) | 0.503 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 15.5 (3.4) | 17.5 (3.5) | 0.049* |
| GMFCS level (frequency) | I: 11; II: 4; III: 1; IV: 7 | - | - |
| Flexor muscles tone level (frequency) | 0: 10; 1: 7; 1+: 6 | - | - |
| Extensor muscles tone level (frequency) | 0: 10; 1: 7; 1+: 6 | - | - |
| Right sternocleidomastoid muscles tone level (frequency) | 0: 9; 1: 8; 1+: 6 | - | - |
| Left sternocleidomastoid muscles tone level (frequency) | 0: 9; 1: 8; 1+: 6 | - | - |
Quantitative data are expressed as mean (standard deviation). Abbreviations: GMFCS, Gross Motor Function Classification System; BMI, body mass index. * indicates p < 0.05.