Variable | Dizziness group (n = 235) | Neck pain group (n = 125) |
---|---|---|
Age | 45.7 ± 12 | 41 ± 11 |
Sex (female) (%) | 73.5% | 79.2% |
Duration dizziness, monthsa | 12 (6–38) | |
Duration neck pain, monthsa | 14 (5–89) | |
Concurrent complaints (%) | 53% | 45% |
Posturographya, sway area, mm2 | ||
-Eyes open; bare platform | 226 (148–419) | 144 (93–212) |
-Eyes closed; bare platform | 403 (243–904) | 213 (124–328) |
-Eyes open; foam mat | 544 (346–887) | 277 (194–368) |
-Eyes closed; foam mat | 1662 (1019–2956) | 639 (432–1028) |
Romberg ratioa,c | ||
-Bare platform | 1.85 (1.13–2.74) | 1.49 (1.07–1.98) |
-Foam mat | 3.12 (2.19–4.39) | 2.26 (1.71–3.14) |
PPT, kPab | ||
-Upper neck | 216.7 ± 112.8 | 219.3 ± 115.8 |
-Lower neck | 184.0 ± 86.4 | 192.8 ± 96.6 |
Generalized pain (ACR count) | 9.2 ± 5.9 | 7.7 ± 4.9 |