Table 2.
Changes in the pain-related parameters
| Rotation group | Combination group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline (n = 24) | Day 7 (n = 20) | Baseline (n = 26) | Day 7 (n = 19) | |
| Pain (mean ± SD) | ||||
| Maximal pain | 6.2 ± 2.2 | 4.7 ± 2.4 | 6.5 ± 1.8 | 4.8 ± 2.1 |
| Minimal pain | 2.9 ± 2.8 | 2.0 ± 1.9 | 3.0 ± 2.5 | 1.8 ± 1.5 |
| Average pain | 4.5 ± 2.8 | 3.4 ± 2.8 | 4.6 ± 1.8 | 2.9 ± 1.6 |
| Current pain | 5.3 ± 3.1 | 3.4 ± 2.9 | 4.7 ± 2.2 | 2.5 ± 1.7 |
| Relief from pain | 2 (8 %) | 10 (42 %) | 6 (23 %) | 16 (62 %) |
| Interference (mean ± SD) | ||||
| General activity | 6.9 ± 3.3 | 6.2 ± 2.8 | 5.9 ± 3.6 | 6.5 ± 2.2 |
| Mood | 6.0 ± 3.8 | 5.3 ± 3.4 | 7.1 ± 3.1 | 5.5 ± 3.0 |
| Walking ability | 4.3 ± 4.2 | 3.8 ± 3.9 | 5.7 ± 3.3 | 4.7 ± 3.2 |
| Normal work | 5.0 ± 4.6 | 4.5 ± 3.9 | 6.4 ± 3.3 | 6.2 ± 3.8 |
| Relation with others | 5.2 ± 4.4 | 6.4 ± 3.6 | 6.7 ± 3.7 | 6.7 ± 3.6 |
| Sleep | 4.0 ± 4.1 | 4.1 ± 3.9 | 4.7 ± 3.6 | 4.7 ± 3.7 |
| Enjoyment of life | 6.7 ± 3.9 | 7.8 ± 3.1 | 7.8 ± 2.9 | 8.3 ± 2.1 |