The effect of Aqua Stretching exercises and Pilates on pain, function and spine posture in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial

Table 3 The MDC and MCID values of the study variables

Variable	SD_pre intervention groups	∆ Score (Aqua Pilates)	∆ Score (Aqua Stretch)	SEM	MDC_%95	MCID (RCI)
VAS (0–10)	2.39	2.83	3.00	0.52	1.44	1.50
BASFI (0–10)	2.43	1.61	1.47	0.53	1.46	1.52
40-MWT (s)	7.93	4.64	5.47	1.74	1.74	4.97
ASQoL (0–18)	5.60	3.84	4.51	0.95	0.95	2.64
Inclination ROM	28.01	16.84	18.57	12.32	33.81	34.58

∆ score: (mean_pre − mean_post)
SEM, standard error of measurement; MDC_%95, minimal detectable change; MCID, minimal clinically important difference; RCI, reliable change index; SD, standard deviation; VAS, visual analog scale; BMI, body mass index; ASQoL, ankylosing spondylitis quality of life; ROM, range of motion

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