Table 3.
Comparison of PPT values between sides for the Healthy Control group (n = 24).
| Healthy Control Group DOMINANT Side† | Healthy Control Group NONDOMINANT Side† | Mean Difference Between Side† | Within group comparison (t-test) † | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles Mean PPT (kg/cm2) | 12.80 ± 5.31 (10.68, 14.92) | 12.60 ± 5.57 (10.37, 14.83) | -0.20 ± 1.57 (-3.36, 2.96) | t(46) = .122, p = .903 |
| Anterior Tibialis Mean PPT (kg/cm2) | 9.92 ± 5.06 (7.90, 11.94) | 9.21 ± 4.81 (7.29, 11.13) | 0.00 ± 1.39 (-2.80, 2.80) | t(46) = .494, p = .624 |
| Thenar Eminence Mean PPT (kg/cm2) | 5.83 ± 2.38 (4.88, 6.78) | 5.45 ± 2.65 (4.39, 6.51) | 0.00 ± 0.77 (-1.54, 1.54) | t(46) = .532, p = .597 |
CI = confidence interval; kg/cm2 = kilograms per centimeters squared; PPT = pressure pain threshold
†
Values in parentheses represent the 95% confidence interval