Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of the sample according to the intervention groups
Variable | Control Group (N = 64) | Deep dry needling group (N = 64) |
|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) or N (%) | Mean (SD) or N (%) | |
Age | 52 (16.6) | 48 (15.7) |
Sex = female | 45 (70.3%) | 36 (56.3%) |
Working status | 53 (83%) | 55 (86%) |
Osteopenia | 5 (8%) | 5 (8%) |
Osteoporosis | 2 (3.1%) | 1 (1.6%) |
Arthrosis | 14 (21.9%) | 13 (20.3%) |
Body mass index | 26.3 (4.3) | 26.2 (4.6) |
HRQoL (SF-36) | ||
Physical Function | 72.3 (19.6) | 79.2 (14.5) |
Physical Role | 12.9 (11.7) | 11.1 (11.2) |
Bodily Pain | 45.1 (22.5) | 59.6 (24.2) |
General Health | 56(16.4) | 59(15.7) |
Vitality | 54.1(20.8) | 56.7(19.8) |
Social Function | 82.2(16.6) | 83.0(15.5) |
Emotional Role | 16.9(11.6) | 19.0(9.2) |
Mental Health | 69.1(14.9) | 64.6(17.8) |
SF-36 PSC | 40.9(8) | 43.8(4.1) |
SF-36 MSC | 40.8(6.6) | 38.8(7.3) |