Characteristics of the study population
| Characteristics | Construction workers | Sedentary workers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 47) | (n = 49) | |||
| Mean | (SD) | Mean | (SD) | |
| Age (y) | 34.5 | (4.0) | 35.5 | (3.0) |
| Height (m) | 1.79 | (0.07) | 1.81 | (0.06) |
| Weight (kg) | 82.2 | (12.0) | 81.0 | (10.1) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.6 | (3.1) | 24.5 | (2.6) |
| Low back pain | Frequency | (%) | Frequency | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past 12 months | 34 | (72.3) | 30 | (61.2) |