Table 5.
Scores for WOMAC test of two groups before and after intervention (points, x̅ ± s)
| Experimental group (n=132) | Control group (n=134) | t/X2 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity | ||||
| Baseline | 98.45±36.01 | 97.95±25.61 | 3.78 | 0.86 |
| Week 12 | 81.25±25.53 | 77.35±24.45 | 11.37 | 0.000 |
| Week 24 | 75.7±20.19 | 94.25±27.73 | 16.83 | 0.000 |
| Joint Stiffness | ||||
| Baseline | 32.25±5.3 | 30.9±8.93 | 5.21 | 0.57 |
| Week 12 | 27.20±8.74 | 29.35±9.17 | 6.91 | 0.042 |
| Week 24 | 23.65±8.93 | 27.10±10.11 | 16.73 | 0.000 |
| Lower limb muscle strength | ||||
| Baseline | 208.65±88.44 | 304.45±123.49 | 25.67 | 0.65 |
| Week 12 | 256±84.22 | 265.70±75.37 | 17.79 | 0.003 |
| Week 24 | 245.5±94.77 | 285.35±94.22 | 19.93 | 0.000 |
Note: Significant difference as P < 0.05.