Table 1. Sample characteristics before intervention (N=38)

Characteristic Value (N=38)
Gender [Frequency, (%)]
 - Female 27 (71.05)
 - Male 11 (28.95)
Age (Year) [Mean (SD)] 42.55 (9.13)
 - From 18 to under 40 years old [Frequency (%)] 15 (39.47)
 - From 40 to under 60 years old [Frequency (%)] 21 (55.26)
 - From 60 years old and above [Frequency (%)] 2 (5.26)
Occupation [Frequency (%)]
 - High-risk group* 27 (71.05)
 - Low-risk group 11 (29.95)
Overweight [Frequency (%)] 4 (10.53)
Diabetes [Frequency (%)] 5 (13.16)
Duration of the disease [Frequency (%)]
 - Less than 6 months 17 (44.74)
 - Over 6 months 21 (55.26)
Pathology stage based on EMG
 - Mild 21 (55.26)
 - Moderate 17 (44.74)
Hand affected [Frequency (%)]
 - Right hand 19 (50.00)
 - Left hand 19 (50.00)
SSS Score [IQR 25th-75th] 28 (27-33)
FSS Score [IQR 25th-75th] 13 (13-15)
Previous treatment [Frequency (%)] 38 (100)