Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of the participants at baseline.
| Demographic features | Experimental group (n=11) | Control group (n=10) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 8/3 | 4/6 | .198 |
| Age (years) | 59.1 (11.2) | 65.6 (6.7) | .128 |
| Height (cm) | 165.6 (10.0) | 160.3 (8.4) | .212 |
| Weight (kg) | 70.8 (13.2) | 56.9 (10.5) | .476 |
| Paralytic side (right/left) | 6/5 | 5/5 | 1.000 |
| Onset duration (months) | 25.7 (21.5) | 24.1 (17.6) | .853 |
| Stroke type (infarction/hemorrhage) | 7/4 | 7/3 | 1.000 |
| MBI | 50.0 (12.1) | 44.6 (11.3) | .305 |
| MMSE | 25.7 (3.8) | 24.3 (5.0) | .468 |
Results are expressed as frequencies or as means (SD). MBI, modified Barthel index; MMSE, mini mental state examination.