Table 3 Within group comparisons of pain scores over time, reported as median (interquartile range).
| Pain (mm) | Baseline | 24 h | z Score | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passive stretch | ||||
| Control (n = 20) | 1.0 (0.0–5.0) | 6.0 (2.3–16.0) | −1.995 | 0.046 |
| Intervention (n = 20) | 2.0 (0.0–9.5) | 16.5 (4.0–56.0) | −3.827 | <0.001 |
| Maximal isometric contraction | ||||
| Control (n = 20) | 8.0 (0.0–22.5) | 26.5 (8.3–41.8) | −2.919 | 0.004 |
| Intervention (n = 20) | 4.5 (1.3–17.5) | 38.0 (13.8–55.0) | −3.679 | <0.001 |
| Serum CK (IU/l) | ||||
| Control (n = 20) | 120 (64–133) | 150 (117–221) | −3.584 | <0.001 |
| Intervention (n = 20) | 106 (72–187) | 180 (89–306) | −3.361 | 0.001 |
| Mean (SD) maximal isometric strength (N.m) | ||||
| Control (n = 20) | 147 (40) | 129 (30) | −3.173 | 0.002 |
| Intervention (n = 20) | 148 (52) | 136 (40) | −2.240 | 0.025 |
CK, creatine kinase.