Table 4c.
Subject characteristics by reporting different numbers of persistent pain conditions – experimental pain measures
| Characteristic | 0~1 pain conditions | ≥ 2 pain conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Heat Pain (C°) | ||
| Threshold | 42.5 (2.1) | 42.6 (2.2) |
| Tolerance | 47.2 (1.4) | 46.7 (2.1) |
| Delta (Tolerance – Threshold) | 4.7 (1.9) | 4.1 (2.2) |
| PPT in Facial Region (kg/cm2) | ||
| Temporalis* | 3.0 (0.8) | 2.3 (0.7) |
| Masseter* | 2.7 (0.9) | 2.0 (0.7) |
| Temporomandibular Joint* | 2.8 (0.8) | 2.1 (0.7) |
| PPT in Non-Facial Regions (kg/cm2) | ||
| Trapezius* | 4.3 (1.3) | 3.6 (1.2) |
| Lateral Epicondyle* | 5.0 (1.2) | 4.3 (1.2) |
Abbreviations: PPT, pressure pain threshold
Note: Number of study subjects included in each group varies based on available information.
*
p<0.006