Effect of Deep Slow Breathing on Pain-Related Variables in Osteoarthritis

Table 2

WOMAC pain and physical function scores (mean ± SD) and changes in WOMAC pain and physical function scores (mean ± SD) for each group before and after the test.

	Pretest	Posttest
Pain
Training	148 ± 94	84 ± 89
Control	123 ± 87	92 ± 73
Physical function
Training	434 ± 268	276 ± 287
Control	482 ± 346	338 ± 274
Change in WOMAC scores	Pain	Physical function
Training	−64 ± 69	−158 ± 160
Control	−31 ± 34	−144 ± 155