Table 1 Demographic details of participants divided into three groups according to Neck Disability Index (NDI) [51]. Data are mean ± SD
Group | n | Age (years) | Sex | BMI (kg/m2) | Time since injury (months) | NDI (%) | VAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Healthy controls | 30 | 41 ± 11 | 16 F, 14 M | 24 ± 3 | - | - | - |
Mild/moderate chronic WAD (NDI; ≤ 20%– < 40%) | 20 | 39 ± 11 | 10 F, 10 M | 25 ± 4 | 20 ± 10 | 27 ± 7 | 30 ± 5 |
Severe chronic WAD (NDI; ≥ 40%) | 10 | 46 ± 9 | 6 F, 4 M | 26 ± 3 | 16 ± 8 | 52 ± 11 | 53 ± 5 |