Table 1.
Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the groups.
| Variable | US (n = 13) | KT(n = 13) | ESWT(n = 14) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 49.62 ± 10.20 | 47.15 ± 9.87 | 48.36 ± 11.51 | 0.839 |
| Sex Male Female |
7 (53.8%) 6 (46.2%) |
5 (38.5%) 8 (61.5%) |
4 (28.6%) 10 (71.4%) |
0.424 |
| Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) | 26.39 ± 3.80 | 27.80 ± 3.72 | 29.36 ± 6.43 | 0.298 |
| Dominant hand Righ tLeft |
11 (84.6%) 2 (15.4%) |
13 (100%) |
11 (78.6%) 3 (21.4%) |
0.239 |
| Side of involvement Right Left |
7 (53.8%) 6 (46.2%) |
8 (61.5%) 5 (38.5%) |
9 (64.3%) 5 (35.7%) |
0.860 |
| Disease duration (month) | 2.92 ± 2.98 | 7.00 ± 6.48 | 8.07 ± 8.76 | 0.119 |
US: Ultrasound; KT: Kinesio taping; ESWT: extracorporeal shockwave therapy.