| Variable | Sand n = 101 n (%) | Control n = 101 n (%) | p-value & significance | |
| Age Group |
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| <35 | 20 (19.9) | 24 (23.8) | 0.173 |
| 35 - 49 | 25 (24.8) | 23 (22.8) | ||
| 50 - 64 | 33 (32.7) | 42 (41.6) | ||
| >65 | 23 (22.8) | 12 (11.9) | ||
| Gender |
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| Male | 23 (22.8) | 18 (17.8) | 0.447 |
| Female | 78 (77.2) | 83 (82.2) |
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| Pain region/locations* |
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| Musculoskeletal | 40 (29.6) | 67 (66.3) | 0.003 |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 14 (13.9) | 11 (10.9) | ||
| Low Back Pain | 12 (11.9) | 7 (6.9) | ||
| Knee Pain | 23 (22.8) | 12 (11.9) | ||
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 12 (11.9) | 4 (4.0) | ||
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| Fabrics Products used* |
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| Knee batch/cover | 47 (46.5) | 45 (44.6) | 0.605 |
| Sock | 9 (8.9) | 13 (123.9) | ||
| Gloves | 22 (21.8) | 21 (20.8) | ||
| Elbow brackets | 11 (10.96) | 15 (14.9) | ||
| Waist brackets | 12 (11.9) | 7 (6.9) | ||