Table 1 Characteristics of the study population at enrollment
|  | Walking group (n = 28) | Control group (n = 12) | Comparison between groups |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 44.3 ± 8.7 | 48.8 ± 12.6 | P = 0.14 |
Gender (Male/Female) | 15/13 | 8/4 | P = 0.84 |
SCIP score | 64.9 ± 11.3 | 68.1 ± 13.2 | P = 0.38 |
FAB score | 14.8 ± 1.2 | 15.1 ± 2.6 | P = 0.89 |
Weight (kg) | 87.6 ± 16.1 | 85.6 ± 13.1 | P = 0.71 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 30.8 ± 5.3 | 30.2 ± 3.6 | P = 0.72 |
Waist circumference (cm) | 107.7 ± 13.1 | 105.4 ± 7.7 | P = 0.59 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 125.6 ± 11.8 | 128.8 ± 12.8 | P = 0.49 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 83.0 ± 5.4 | 82.9 ± 5.8 | P = 0.96 |
Walking speed (km/h) | 4.8 ± 0.5 |  |  |
Estimated VO2peak (ml/kg/min) | 28.3 ± 6.9 |  |  |