Table 2 Mean ± SD of measured variables pre- and post-treatment of both groups
Measured variables | Group A Mean ± SD | Group B Mean ± SD | f-value | p-value (between group) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QoL | ||||
 Pre-treatment | 38.4 ± 5 | 39.9 ± 5.3 | 0.871 | 0.356 |
 Post-treatment | 78.5 ± 4.2 | 63.1 ± 4.4 | 125.5 | 0.001* |
 % of change | 100% | 58% |  |  |
 p-value (within group) | 0.001* | 0.001* |  |  |
Hand grip strength (Newton) | ||||
 Pre-treatment | 10.5 ± 3.3 | 10.2 ± 2.5 | 0.069 | 0.795 |
 Post-treatment | 20.5 ± 4.8 | 13.9 ± 2.9 | 27.7 | 0.001* |
 % of change | 95% | 36% |  |  |
 p-value (within group) | 0.001* | 0.001* |  |  |
 Pain intensity (cm) |  |  | z-value | p-value of Mann–Whitney test |
 Pre-treatment | 7.3 ± 1.2 | 7.6 ± 1.1 |  − 0.739 | 0.460 |
 Post-treatment | 1.8 ± 0.7 | 3.9 ± 0.8 |  − 5.2 | 0.001* |
 % of change | 75% | 49% |  |  |
 p-value (Wilcoxon test) | 0.001* | 0.001* |  |  |