|
Variable
|
Experimental group (n=14)
|
Comparison group (n=14)
|
|---|
|
Gender (female/male)
|
12/2
|
13/1
|
|
Age (years)
|
42±7
|
42±7
|
|
BMI (kg/m2)
|
32±6
|
29±5
|
|
NPRS (0–10)
|
6±1
|
6±2
|
|
NDI (0–50)
|
36±7
|
35±14
|
|
Treatment (weeks)
|
4±1
|
3±1
|
|
Duration of symptoms (months)
|
27±25
|
22±29
|
|
Affected side
|
|
Left
|
5
|
5
|
|
Right
|
9
|
9
|
|
Dermatome involved
|
|
C5
|
0
|
1
|
|
C5&C7
|
1
|
0
|
|
C6
|
7
|
5
|
|
C6&C7
|
2
|
2
|
|
C7
|
4
|
4
|
|
C8
|
0
|
2
|
|
Most painful level
|
|
C4
|
2
|
1
|
|
C5
|
4
|
4
|
|
C6
|
5
|
4
|
|
C7
|
3
|
5
|
|
Medicationa
|
|
Yes
|
9
|
6
|
|
No
|
5
|
8
|
- Abbreviations: BMI Body mass index, NDI Neck disability index, NPRS Numeric pain rating scale
- Continuous values are expressed in mean ± standard deviation
- aIncluded non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, and vitamin B complex
