| Normal EMG | Abnormal EMG | p value |
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ODI | 41.1 (9.3) | 42.2 (9.4) | p = 0.280 |
VAS | 31.5 (18.1) | 41.9 (25.7) | p = 0.018 |
NRS leg pain | 6.3 (2.1) | 7.5 (1.5) | p = 0.000 |
NRS low back pain | 4.2 (2.7) | 4.8 (3.2) | p = 0.400 |
BDI | 8.0 (3.9) | 9.8 (3.8) | p = 0.014 |
Treadmill test | 700 (426) | 740 (385) | p = 0.642 |
- Data are means, ± standard deviations in parentheses.
- ODI = Oswestry disability index scale (0-100), VAS overall = Visual analogue pain scale (0-100), NRS LBP = NRS low back pain at rest, scale (0-10), NRS LP = NRS leg pain at walking, scale (0-10), BDI = Beck Depression inventory (0-63), treadmill exercise test (0-1000 metres).