Table 1. Participants characteristics.
| Variables | Women with BCRL Mean ± SD | Women without BCRL Mean ± SD | P (t) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.5 ± 8.4 | 55.7 ± 8.1 | 0.890 (0.138) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.5 ± 0.7 | 24.4 ± 0.8 | 0.842 (0.201) |
| Hand dominance (% of right) | 68% | 58% | 0.439 (0.779) |
| Side of BCRL (right/left) | 21/10 | ||
| Duration of BCRL (months) | 8.7 ± 3.4 | ||
| Treatment of cancer | |||
| Surgery | 11 | ||
| Surgery and chemotherapy | 11 | ||
| Surgery and radiotherapy | 9 | ||
| Number of nodes removed | 10.4 ± 2.1 |
Notes.
- BCRL
- Breast Cancer related Lymphedema