Table 1 Baseline characteristics of subjects (n = 42)
Variable | Sham therapy + Active exercises | Manual therapy + Active exercises |
|---|---|---|
(n = 20) | (n = 22) | |
Age (yrs) | 42 ± 12 | 44 ± 12 |
Gender, ♀ (#, (%)) | 6 (30) | 8 (36) |
Body Weight (kg) | 76 ± 13 | 71 ± 13 |
Body Height (cm) | 174 ± 8 | 171 ± 9 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25 ± 5 | 24 ± 3 |
On Sick leaves (#, (%)) | 3 (15) | 4 (18) |
Smokers (#, (%)) | 4 (20) | 6 (27) |