Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and baseline scores of all variables for all the participants (N = 40).
| # | Variables (N = 40) | Group A (mean ± SD) | Group B (mean ± SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Age (years) | 55.55 ± 3.80 | 55.3 ± 3.88 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Gender | |||
| Male | 13 (65%) | 14 (70%) | n/a | |
| Female | 7 (35%) | 6 (30%) | n/a | |
| 3 | BMI (kg/m2) | 24.79 | 24.19 | 1.00 |
| 4 | X-ray | |||
| Osteophytes | Present | Present | n/a | |
| K & L gradeﬞ | 2-3 | 2-3 | n/a | |
| 5 | COM | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| 6 | VAS | 6.00 ± 1.73 | 5.57 ± 2.23 | 1.00 |
| 7 | WOMAC functional status | 20.95 ± 3.88 | 21.45 ± 4.87 | 1.00 |
SD: standard deviation; VAS: Visual Analog Scale; WOMAC: The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritic Index; K/L: Kellgren and Lawrence grading of knee OA; COM: crepitus on movement; #: serial numbers.