Table 4. .
Perceptions of Discomforta by Treatment Over Time (Mean ± SD)
| Treatment |
Time, min |
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| 5b |
10 |
15c |
20 |
|
| Menthol | 2.89 ± 1.73 | 3.37 ± 1.67 | 3.26 ± 1.70 | 2.53 ± 1.93 |
| Ice | 5.11 ± 1.76 | 4.32 ± 2.00d | 3.63 ± 2.11d | 3.58 ± 1.92d |
| Menthol and ice | 3.95 ± 1.62 | 3.47 ± 1.81 | 3.89 ± 2.18 | 3.89 ± 2.33 |
a
1 = no discomfort, 10 = extreme discomfort.
b
All treatment groups were different (P < .05).
c
All treatment groups were equal (P > .05).
d
Only the ice group experienced a decline from the 5-minute point (P < .05).