Table 2. Comparisons between Control and symptomatic groups for waking symptoms in the prior 2 weeks and patient reported outcomes.
| Variable | Control (n = 20) | Cervical (n = 13) | Lumbar (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waking Symptoms in Prior 2 Weeks | |||
| Pain b | 0.0 (0.0, 1.0) | 5.0 (3.5, 6.0) **, U | 4.0 (3.0, 5.0) **, U |
| Stiffness b | 1.0 (0.0, 2.0) | 5.0 (3.0, 6.0) **, U | 5.0 (3.2,6.8) **, U |
| Bothersomeness b | 1.0 (0.0, 2.0) | 6.0 (3.5, 7.0) **, U | 4.0 (3.0, 6.0) **, U |
| Patient Reported Outcomes | |||
| RMQ b | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | N/A | 2.0 (1.0, 5.0) **, U |
| Neck Disability Index b | 2.0 (0.0, 6.0) | 18 (12.0, 26.0) **, U | N/A |
| Spine Functional Index b | 98.0 (93.0, 100) | 86.0 (68.0, 94.0) **, U | 80.0 (62.5, 91.5) **, U |
| SF-36 PS b | 69.3 (62.9, 71.8) | 58.6 (52.4, 67.8) *, U | 59.9 (50.7, 68.8) *, U |
| SF-36 MS b | 83.5 (78.6, 86.4) | 80.0 (63.8, 84.45) U | 77.2 (68.9, 82.8) *, U |
| HADS–Anxiety a | 2.5 (2.3) | 5.3 (2.8) *, F | 6.4 (4.8) *, F |
| HADS–Depression b | 1.0 (0.0, 2.8) | 3.0 (2.0, 4.0) *, U | 2.0 (0.2, 6.0) U |
Note. RMQ = Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, HADS = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, SF-36 PS = Short Form 36 Physical Score, SF-36 MS = Short Form 36 Mental Score
** p < .001 compared with Control group
* p < .05 compared with Control group
F = ANOVA
U = Mann-Whitney.
Data are
a Mean (Standard Deviation) or
b Median (Interquartile Range).