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Table 1 Socio-demographic data of the participants

From: Effects of the powerball® system on muscle strength, coordination, fatigue, functionality and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. A randomized clinical trial

Groups (n)

Age (years) Mean (± Standard deviation)

Gender

(%)

More affected side

Type of MS

Disease duration (years)

Mean (± Standard deviation)

EDSS

Mean (± Standard deviation)

Control group (13)

46.33 (± 1.9)

46.2 Males

53.8 Females

25% Left

75% Right

50% RRMS

50% SPMS

0% PPMS

14.00 (± 3.47)

5.55 (± 1.09)

Experimental group (12)

53.00 (± 2.06)

66.6 Males

33.4 Females

42% Left

58% Right

25% RRMS

50% SPMS

25% PPMS

17.75 (± 3.2)

4.38 (± 2.05)

  1. EDSS Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale; MS Multiple Sclerosis; RR-MS Relapsing-Remitting MS; SP-MS Secondary-Progressive MS; PP-MS Primary-Progressive MS