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Table 1 Sample characterization

From: Quadriceps muscle weakness influences the gait pattern in women with knee osteoarthritis

 

KOAG (n = 38)

CG (n = 33)

P

Age (years)

66.49 ± 7.64

64.52 ± 7.12

0.36

Body weight (kg)

76.51 ± 14.77

67.42 ± 11.39

0.22

Height (m)

1.56 ± 0.06

1.55 ± 0.05

0.88

BMI (kg/m2)

31.01 ± 4.86

27.94 ± 4.58

0.96

WOMAC questionnaire

 Pain intensity (0–20)

8.87 ± 2.93

0.33 ± 0.56

<  0.001*

 Stiffness (0–8)

3.08 ± 1.61

0

<  0.001*

 Physical fitness (0–68)

30.70 ± 6.06

5.70 ± 2.33

<  0.001*

 Total (0–96)

42.66 ± 8.61

6.04 ± 2.36

<  0.001*

  1. Mean values ± standard deviation, KOAG knee osteoarthritis group, CG control group, kg kilograms, m meters
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