Table 3 Changes in pinprick sensitivity over time
| Â | Mean PPS, 11-point NRS (SD) | Difference compared to baseline, 11-point NRS (% change) | p-value (effect size), compared to baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
Calf | |||
 Baseline | 4.6 (2.3) | - | - |
 Immediate | 4.6 (2.1) | −0.02 (−0.4 %) | .94 (.000) |
 10 min | 4.5 (2.4) | −0.1 (−3.2 %) | .51 (.01) |
 20 min | 4.1 (2.2) | −0.5 (−11.5 %) | .04* (.13) |
 30 min | 4.0 (2.2) | −0.6 (−13.6 %) | .02* (.16) |
Lumbar Spine | |||
 Baseline | 4.8 (1.9) | - | - |
 Immediate | 4.1 (2.1) | −0.6 (−13.4 %) | .003* (.24) |
 10 min | 3.9 (2.3) | −0.9 (−18.0 %) | .001* (.30) |
 20 min | 4.0 (2.0) | −0.8 (−17.1 %) | .001* (.29) |
 30 min | 3.7 (2.2) | −1.1 (−22.5 %) | .000* (.42) |
Scapula | |||
 Baseline | 3.9 (1.9) | - | - |
 Immediate | 3.6 (2.1) | −0.3 (−6.7 %) | .28 (.04) |
 10 min | 3.4 (1.9) | −0.5 (−12.4 %) | .03* (.15) |
 20 min | 3.5 (2.1) | −0.4 (−9.8 %) | .04* (.13) |
 30 min | 3.5 (2.0) | −0.3 (−8.8 %) | .11 (.08) |
Forehead | |||
 Baseline | 4.8 (2.1) | - | - |
 Immediate | 4.7 (2.2) | −0.1 (−2.7 %) | .45 (.02) |
 10 min | 4.3 (2.0) | −0.5 (−10.8 %) | .04* (.13) |
 20 min | 4.1 (2.0) | −0.7 (−14.8 %) | .007* (.20) |
 30 min | 4.2 (2.3) | −0.6 (−13.1 %) | .05* (.12) |