Table 4.
Demographic characteristics of the experimental and the control groups (n = 40).
| Characteristics | Experimental (n = 20) | Control (n = 20) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 49.90 ± 11.59 | 55.55 ± 10.74 | 0.837a |
| Mean height (cm) | 163.89 ± 6.55 | 162.03 ± 13.04 | 0.210b |
| Mean body weight (kg) | 63.65 ± 6.63 | 63.35 ± 13.04 | 0.228b |
| Mean time since stroke (weeks) | 25.00 ± 15.46 | 28.85 ± 12.94 | 0.350b |
| Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) | |||
| 3 | 8 (40%) | 8 (40%) | 1.000b |
| 4 | 12 (60%) | 12 (60%) | |
| Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) | 26.80 ± 1.11 | 26.85 ± 0.93 | 0.977b |
| National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) | 3.45 ± 1.39 | 3.15 ± 1.31 | 0.553b |
| Motor Imagery ability (scores) | 38.50 ± 4.62 | 37.00 ± 5.94 | 0.385b |
| Gender | |||
| Male, n (%) | 15 (75%) | 11 (55%) | 0.320c |
| Female, n (%) | 5 (25%) | 9 (45%) | |
| Type of stroke | |||
| Ischemic, n (%) | 12 (60%) | 14 (70%) | 0.741c |
| Hemorrhage, n (%) | 8 (40%) | 6 (30%) | |
| Side of involvement | |||
| Right, n (%) | 10 (50%) | 12 (60%) | 0.751c |
| Left, n (%) | 10 (50%) | 8 (40%) | |
| Severity | |||
| Mild, n (%) | 12 (60%) | 14 (70%) | 0.741c |
| Moderate, n (%) | 8 (60%) | 6 (30%) | |
Significant difference tested by aIndependent sample t-test; bMann-Whitney U test; cFisher Exact test at p < 0.05.