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Table 1 Comparison of baseline characteristics of gluteus medius and descending trapezius myofascial trigger point (MTrP) groups

From: Evaluation of mitochondrial function in chronic myofascial trigger points - a prospective cohort pilot study using high-resolution respirometry

Parameter

Gluteus Medius MTrP (n = 10)

Descending Trapezius MTrP (n = 10)

Age (y)

38.7 ± 5.1 (21–42)

37.6 ± 6.2 (31–45)

Pain intensity NRS

6.8 ± 1.2

6.2 ± 1.5

Weight (kg)

81.2 ± 17.5

86.2 ± 12.8

Height (m)

1.8 ± 0.08

1.8 ± 0.06

Smoker, n (%)

7 (70%)

6 (60%)

Body Mass Index (kg/m2)

26.1 ± 3.6

24.9 ± 4.2

Physical activities/sports (minutes/week)

216 ± 154.8

185 ± 90.6

Laboratory tests

 C-reactive protein (mg.dl−1)

0.11 ± 0.12

0.15 ± 0.25

 Creatine kinase (U.l− 1)

222.5 ± 161.3

204.6 ± 128.5

 Lactate dehydrogenase (U.l− 1)

182.1 ± 26.9

186.3 ± 38.0

 Prothrombin time (%)

101.9% ± 11.7

107.1 ± 11.9

  1. Values are mean ± SD; NRS Numeric Rating Scale