RLS Rating Scale Scores by Treatment Group
| RLS Score | Exercise Group (N = 11) | Control Group (N = 17) | t Test Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | ||||
| Total severity score | 20.6 (6.4) | 22.5 (6.4) | 0.74 | .464 |
| Single item rating | 4.0 (1.8) | 4.2 (1.7) | 0.27 | .792 |
| 6 weeks | ||||
| Total severity score | 12.6 (4.8) | 20.8 (7.4) | 3.27 | .003 |
| Single item rating | 1.7 (0.5) | 4.1 (1.8) | 4.21 | <.001 |
| 12 weeks | ||||
| Total severity score | 12.1 (5.6) | 21.5 (6.3) | 3.75 | .001 |
| Single item rating | 2.0 (1.2) | 4.3 (1.3) | 4.48 | <.001 |
Note: Total severity scale scores range from zero to 40 with higher values being indicative of more severe symptoms. Single item rating is an ordinal scale with range of 1 to 8. Higher values are indicative of more severe symptoms. Cell values represent means (SD).