Table 2 Univariate analysis of differences in pain indexes using ANOVA
Before the intervention (a) | 10-min after the intervention (b) | 1-week after the intervention (c) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) | 6.0 ± 2.3 | 4.1 ± 2.5 | 2.6 ± 2.71 | (a),(b) < 0.001 (a),(c) < 0.001 (b),(c) 0.009 |
Pain Rating Index | 17 ± 9.1 | 10.8 ± 8.5 | 5.1 ± 6.5 | (a),(b) < 0.001 (a),(c) < 0.001 (b),(c) 0.001 |
Present Pain Intensity | 2.6 ± 1.0 | 1.7 ± 1.0 | 1.1 ± 1.2 | (a),(b) < 0.001 (a),(c) < 0.001 (b),(c) 0.020 |