| Day I | Day II | ||||
| Cooling N = 54 | No cooling N = 54 | p-value | Cooling N = 54 | No cooling N = 54 | p-value |
Self sufficiency at home | 45 | 38 | ns | 54 | 42 | ns |
Difficulties walking | 10 | 18 | 0.07 | 0 | 11 | 0.5 |
Difficulties sitting down | 11 | 20 | 0.5 | 3 | 12 | 0.01 |
Difficulties standing up | 11 | 18 | ns | 2 | 9 | 0.02 |
Difficulties climbing stairs | 14 | 29 | 0.01 | 7 | 24 | 0.01 |
Working capability | 12 | 4 | 0.01 | 29 | 14 | 0.01 |
Difficulties driving a car | Non authorized |
| 6/38 | 12/42 | 0.01 | |
Difficulties with exercise | 14 | 37 | 0.01 | 9 | 20 | 0.01 |