Research Article

Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients with Discogenic Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 1

Basic characteristics of patients in groups.

GroupsAgeBMI (kg/m2)GenderPretest straight leg raisePosttest straight leg raise
Mean + SDMean + SD (-value)Male:femalePositive (n)Negative (n)Positive (n)Negative (n)

Group A37.24 + 7.41426.9 ± 3.65 (0.878)30:2555 (100%)0%1 (1.8%)54 (98.2%)
Group B39.00 + 7.4926.7 ± 3.65 (0.878)27:2855 (100%)0%5 (9%)50 (91%)