Table 1 Characteristics of the study population (n = 28)
Characteristic | Total group | No walking difficulty n = 7 | Walking aid n = 11 | Wheelchair n = 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, (y) | ||||
Mean (SD) | 38.1 (12.6) | 26.0 (5.7) | 34.7 (9.1) | 50.3 (8.5) |
Range | 18–59 | 18–33 | 21–50 | 32–59 |
Sex, n (%) | ||||
Men | 16 (57.1) | 4 (57.1) | 5 (45.5) | 7 (70.0) |
Women | 12 (42.9) | 3 (42.9) | 6 (54.5) | 3 (30.0) |
Age groups, n (%) | ||||
< 40 years | 16 (57.1) | 7 (100.0) | 8 (72.7) | 1 (10.0) |
≥ 40 years | 12 (42.9) | 0 | 3 (27.3) | 9 (90.0) |
Age of indoor wheelchair use (y) (n = 10) | ||||
Mean (SD) | 38.9 (7.7) | – | – | 38.9 (7.7) |
Range | 30–49 | – | – | 30–49 |