Baseline values of all outcome measures by treatment group
| Intermittent (n = 43) | Standard (n = 46) | t Value | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SEM). Independent samples t test was used to determine statistical significance (p<0.05). | ||||
| VAS, Visual analogue scale. | ||||
| Subjective function (lower extremity functional scale) | 24.6 (1.96) | 22.3 (2.23) | 0.9 | 0.38 |
| Pain intensity at rest (10 cm VAS) | 1.0 (0.16) | 1.7 (0.22) | 1.7 | 0.08 |
| Pain intensity on activity (10 cm VAS) | 3.9 (0.28) | 4.7 (0.27) | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Swelling (cm) (figure of eight method) | 2.1 (0.12) | 2.3 (0.16) | 0.3 | 0.7 |