Table 2 Mean scores for SF-36 and WOMACK at the baseline
Domain | Average scores*, mean (SD) | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
Intervention group (n = 31) | Comparison group (n = 29) | P value | |
WOMAC | Â | Â | Â |
 Pain | 18.45 (5.10) | 17.17 (1.69) | 0.204 |
 Stiffness | 5.87 (1.05) | 5.58 (0.77) | 0.242 |
 Functional limitation | 48.32 (4.21) | 49.61 (5.24) | 0.333 |
 Total | 72.64 (7.15) | 72.27 (5.53) | 0.825 |
SF-36 | Â | Â | Â |
 Physical functioning | 27.25 (8.83) | 27.41 (7.97) | 0.943 |
 Role limitations due to physical health | 12.09 (15.64) | 13.79 (14.30) | 0.663 |
 Role limitations due to emotional problems | 27.95 (24.49) | 18.39 (22.86) | 0.124 |
 Energy/fatigue | 50.96 (13.50) | 49.82 (11.21) | 0.724 |
 Emotional well being | 60 (8.94) | 56.82 (10.33) | 0.280 |
 Social functioning | 36.69 (15.11) | 38.36 (15.24) | 0.672 |
 Pain | 40.40 (17.98) | 36.55 (17.28) | 0.402 |
 General health | 18.67 (10.97) | 25.48 (13.17) | 0.035 |