Table 1 Demographic data of the two exercise groups
Pool exercise (n = 17) | Resistance exercise (n = 17) | |
|---|---|---|
Age, years; mean (SD) | 48 (8.7) | 50 (7.5) |
Duration, years; mean(SD) | 5.0 (3.6) | 5.6 (2.9) |
Tender points; mean (SD) | 7.8 (4.5) | 7.4 (4.1) |
Immigration; n (%) | 5 (36) | 2 (12) |
Marital status; n (%) | ||
Living with adult | 14 (82) | 13 (76) |
Not living with adult | 3 (18) | 4 (24) |
Education, years; n (%) | ||
≤ 9 | 7 (41) | 5 (29) |
10–12 | 5 (29) | 8 (47) |
> 12 | 5 (29) | 4 (24) |
Employment; n (%) | ||
0 % | 2 (12) | 5 (29) |
1–49 % | 1 (6) | 1 (6) |
50–79 % | 2 (12) | 2 (12) |
80–100 % | 12 (70) | 9 (53) |
Sick leave; n (%) | ||
None | 16 (93) | 15 (88) |
Part time | 1 (6) | 1 (6) |
Full time | 0 (0) | 1 (6) |
Disability pension; n (%) | ||
None | 14 (82) | 12 (70) |
Part time | 1 (6) | 3 (18) |
Full time | 2 (12) | 2 (12) |
Medication; n (%) | ||
Analgesic/NSAID | 7 (41) | 12 (71) |
Psychotropics | 10 (59) | 4 (24) |
Current smoker; n (%) | 3 (18) | 5 (29) |