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. 2021 Feb 14;22:184. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04046-6

Table 4.

Variables of MSK pain

Variable n %
Type (n = 340)
 Continuous steady constant 112 32.9%
 Rhythmic periodic intermittent 134 39.4%
 Brief momentary transient 94 27.7%
Intensity [VAS] (n = 340)
 Median 4
 Range 1–10
Disability [PAS-QuickDASH score] (n = 232)
 Median 31.3
 Range 0–100
Disability [PDI score] (n = 265)
 Median 15
 Range 1–51
Pain self-efficacy [PSEQ-2 score] (n = 340)
 Median 10
 Range 12–2

VAS Visual Analogue Scale, PRMD Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, PAS-QuickDASH Performing Arts Section of the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure, PDI Pain Disability Index, PSEQ-2 2-item short form of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire