Table 1: Patient Characteristics and Prior Treatments.
Characteristic | Result (n = 14) |
Age | Mean 46.6 years (range 26-64) |
% female | 90.0% (13) |
Duration of symptoms | Mean 4.1 years (range 5 mos - 10 yrs) |
≤ 6 months | 7.1% (1) |
6 months-1 year | 50.0% (7) |
> 1 year | 42.9% (6) |
Prior Trial NSAIDs | 57.1% (8) |
Prior Physical Therapy | 100% (14) |
Prior Corticosteroid Injection | 60% (8) |
Prior Complementary Techniques (acupuncture, massage, etc.) |
29.6% (4) |