Table 2.
Subject characteristics and clinical features
| Neck pain patients n = 75 | Healthy controls n = 91 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 43.1 (12.9) | 40.8 /13.8) | 0.28 |
| Gender (male/female | 20/55 | 43/48 | 0.01 |
| Body mass index | 24.9 (4.7) | 25.0 (3.5) | 0.9 |
| Current neck pain (NRS: 0-10) | 4.6 (1.4) | N/A | |
| Worst neck pain last month (NRS: 0-10) | 7.4 (1.5) | N/A | |
| Duration of neck pain, n (%) | N/A | ||
| < 3 months | 7 (9%) | ||
| 3-6 months | 13 (17%) | ||
| > 6 months | 55 (74%) | ||
| Neck Disability Index (0-100) | 31.2 (11.6) | N/A | |
| TSK (13-52) | 24.4 (4.3) | N/A | |
| PCS (0-52) | 12.9 (8.5) | N/A | |
| PSEQ (0-60) | 44.3 (10.0) | N/A | |
| Concurrent low back pain, n (%) | 20 (27%) | N/A | |
| Self-rated general health, n (%) | N/A | ||
| Poor | 0 (0) | ||
| Fair | 36 (48%) | ||
| Good | 37 (49%) | ||
| Very good | 2 (3%) | ||
| Frequency physical activity, n(%) | N/A | ||
| < once per week | 10 (12%) | ||
| 1-3 days per week | 51 (68%) | ||
| 4-7 days per week | 14 (19) | ||
| Use of analgesica, n (%) | 38 (51) | N/A |
Mean (SD), unless otherwise stated.
NRS = Numerical Rating Scale. TSK = Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. PCS = Pain Catastrophizing Scale. PSES = Pain Self Efficacy Questionnaire. N/A = Not applicable.