Table 2.
Demographic and Baseline Characteristics of the MTLS and MTLSHS Groups*.
| MTLS (n = 35) | MTLSHS (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic | ||
| Age, y | 35.2 ± 12.5 | 40.2 ± 12.4 |
| Body mass, kg | 72.6 ± 15.6 | 75.8 ± 15.9 |
| Height, m | 1.69 ± 0.1 | 1.71 ± 0.1 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 25.3 ± 4.6 | 25.9 ± 5.4 |
| Duration of symptoms, mo | 6.9 ± 8.1 | 8.1 ± 8.9 |
| Baseline | ||
| Visual Analogue Scale (0–10)** | 5.6 ± 2.1 | 5.5 ± 2.1 |
| Roland-Morris (0–24)*** | 9.1 ± 4.7 | 8.5 ± 4.6 |
Abbreviations: MTLS, Manual Therapy and Lumbar Stabilization; MTLSHS, Manual Therapy and Lumbar Stabilization plus Hip Strengthening.
* Values are mean ± SD.
** Score from 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst imaginable pain during last week.
*** Lower score represents better function.