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Table 1 Patients Characteristics of the Two Study Groups*

From: A treatment applying a biomechanical device to the feet of patients with knee osteoarthritis results in reduced pain and improved function: a prospective controlled study

Characteristic

Active

(N = 31)

Control

(N = 26)

P Value†

Age

64.0 ± 8.1

66.0 ± 7.8

0.31

Female - no. (%)

23 (74)

19 (73)

 

Kellgren and Lawrence (K&L)

   

   K&L 2 - no. (%)

3 (10)

7 (27)

0.155

   K&L 3 - no. (%)

11 (36)

5 (19)

 

   K&L 4 - no. (%)

17 (55)

14 (54)

 

Body Mass Index (BMI)

30.3 ± 4.30

29.7 ± 3.79

0.56

  1. * Mean values are presented as mean ± SD
  2. † P values for the difference between the groups' baseline characteristics.
  3. There were no significant differences between the groups at baseline