Table 2.
Distribution of demographic variables in the intervention and control groups.
| Qualitative variables | Intervention (n = 12) | Control (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | n (%) | n (%) |
| Female | 5 (41.7%) | 3 (25%) |
| Male | 7 (58.3%) | 9 (75%) |
| Type of stroke | ||
| Hemorrhagic | 4 (33.3%) | 2 (16.7%) |
| Ischemic | 8 (66.7%) | 10 (83.3) |
| Affected side | ||
| Right | 5 (41.7%) | 6 (50%) |
| Left | 7 (58.3%) | 6 (50%) |
| Handedness | ||
| Right | 11 (91.7%) | 10 (83.3%) |
| Left | 1 (8.3%) | 2 (16.7%) |
| Upper arm Brunnstrom stage | ||
| III | 3 (25%) | 4 (33.3%) |
| IV | 6 (50%) | 2(16.7%) |
| V | 3 (25%) | 6 (50%) |
| Hand Brunnstrom stage | ||
| III | 4 (33.3%) | 4 (33.3%) |
| IV | 6 (50%) | 3 (25%) |
| V | 2 (16.7%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| Motor evoked potential (APB) | ||
| + | 6 (50%) | 7 (58.3%) |
| − | 6 (50%) | 5 (41.7%) |
| Quantitative variables | Intervention (n = 12) | Control (n = 12) |
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |
| Age (year) | 53.5 ± 10.55 | 56.58 ± 11.21 |
| Time since stroke (month) | 39.75 ± 28.35 | 42.58 ± 29.25 |