Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the subjects by group.
MA (n = 33) Mean (SD) or n (%) | EA (n = 33) Mean (SD) or n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 49 (8.5) | 46 (8.9) |
Weight (kg) | 72.6 (17.1) | 69.8 (10.3) |
Height (m) | 1.62 (0.1) | 1.63 (0.0) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 26.9 (4.7) | 26.0 (3.2) |
Gender | ||
Male | 10 (30%) | 14 (42%) |
Female | 23 (70%) | 19 (58%) |
Marital status | ||
Single | 10 (30%) | 10 (30%) |
Married | 17 (51%) | 18 (55%) |
Divorced | 5 (16%) | 4 (12%) |
Widowed | 1 (3%) | 1 (3%) |
Occupation | ||
Domestic | 8 (24%) | 6 (18%) |
General Services | 11 (33%) | 12 (36%) |
Unemployed | 6 (18%) | 10 (30%) |
Others | 8 (24%) | 5 (15%) |
Duration of symptoms (months) | 37 (32.2) | 47 (28.6) |
Use of medication | 18 (54%) | 18 (54%) |
Physiotherapy treatment | 23 (69%) | 22 (66%) |