Table 3.
Psychosocial & Physical Characteristics of Whiplash Cohort (N = 322)
| Variables | No FMS 86% (N = 278) | FMS 14% (N = 44) | p-value | Cohen’s d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck Disability Index - NDI (SD) | 23.6 (14.3) | 40.7 (16.0) | <.001 | 1.1 |
| Depressive Symptoms - CESD (SD) | 16.1 (9.3) | 25.6 (10.5) | <.001 | 0.9 |
| Pain Severity - MPI (SD) | 2.2 (1.3) | 3.3 (1.3) | <.001 | 0.8 |
| Fear Level - PFACTS | 213.3 (131.9) | 330.0 (179.5) | <.001 | 0.7 |
| Anxiety - PASS (SD) | 60.1 (25.2) | 81.6 (32.4) | <.001 | 0.7 |
| Self-Efficacy - CPSS (SD) | 228.5 (53.8) | 190.0 (61.1) | <.001 | 0.7 |
| Standardized Neck Range-of-Motion (SD) | 0 (1.0) | −0.5 (1.0) | <.001 | 0.5 |
| Standardized Neck Strength (SD) | 0 (1.0) | −0.4 (0.9) | .002 | 0.4 |