Table 1.
General characteristics of the participants (n = 34).
| EG (n = 17) | CG (n = 17) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sex, n (%) | 4 (23.5%) | 4 (23.5%) | 1.000 |
| Age (years) | 48.82 ± 5.96 | 51.82 ± 5.91 | 0.150 |
| Height (cm) | 169.94 ± 8.21 | 168.88 ± 8.77 | 0.719 |
| Weight (kg) | 63.12 ± 5.13 | 66.12 ± 7.70 | 0.191 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.89 ± 1.56 | 23.21 ± 2.57 | 0.077 |
| Days after surgery | 25.06 ± 3.56 | 23.76 ± 2.84 | 0.251 |
| Cause of femoral fracture | |||
| Motor vehicle accidents | 14 (82.3%) | 12 (70.6%) | 0.419 |
| Falls | 3 (17.7%) | 5 (29.4%) | |
| Type of fracture | |||
| Proximal femoral fracture | 3 (17.7%) | 4 (23.5%) | 0.523 |
| Femoral shaft fracture | 14 (82.3%) | 12 (70.6%) | |
| Supracondylar femoral fracture | 0 (0%) | 1 (5.9%) | |
| Type of surgery | |||
| Internal fixation | 17 (100.0%) | 15 (88.2%) | 0.145 |
| Replacement arthroplasty | 0 (0%) | 2 (11.8%) |
Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Abbreviations: EG, experimental group (anti-gravity treadmill training); CG, control group (conventional rehabilitation); BMI, body mass index.