Table 2.
Baseline clinical characteristics of the 31 participants included in the study and the 25 participants who were followed for 12 weeks.
| Variables | All participants included (n=31) | Participants who completed the study (n=25) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (± SD) in years | 65.9 (14.0) | 66.0 (14.8) |
| Mean BMI (± SD) | 30.9 (7.5) | 30.9 (6.0) |
| Female n (%) | 15 (48.4) | 11 (44.0) |
| Male n (%) | 16 (51.6) | 14 (56.0) |
| SAH n (%) | 19 (61.3) | 15 (60.0) |
| DM n (%) | 09 (29.0) | 09 (36.0) |
| Smoking history n (%) | 03 (9.7) | 2.0 (8.0) |
| History of lower limb DVT n (%) | 08 (25.8) | 08 (32.0) |
BMI, body mass index; SAH, systemic arterial hypertension; DM, diabetes mellitus; DVT, deep vein thrombosis.