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Table 2 Average scores for pre- and post-fatigue SF-MPQ and PCS, as well as significant levels. P values represent the test between pre- and post-fatigue conditions for the entire group. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation (*statistically significant at p < 0.05; **statistically significant at p < 0.01)

From: Sex differences in perceptual responses to experimental pain before and after an experimental fatiguing arm task

Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire

 

Pre-fatigue

Post-fatigue

Significance

Total score (all 15 items)

5.29 ± 2.93

7.61 ± 6.01*

p = 0.026

Sensory scores (items 1–11)

4.93 ± 2.76

6.71 ± 4.71*

p = 0.031

VAS scores

1.61 ± 1.20

2.65 ± 1.46**

p = 0.002

Affective scores (items 12–15)

0.36 ± 0.68

0.85 ± 1.67

p = 0.13

PPI Scores

1.29 ± 0.71

1.61 ± 0.79

p = 0.052

Pain Catastrophizing Scale

 

Pre-Fatigue

Post-Fatigue

Significance

Total scores (all 13 items)

9.25 ± 8.12

9.71 ± 8.41

p = 0.13

Rumination scores (items 8, 9, 10, and 11)

3.61 ± 2.99

3.82 ± 2.99

p = 0.074

Magnification scores (items 6, 7, and 13)

2.32 ± 2.23

2.07 ± 2.36*

p = 0.046

Helplessness scores (items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12)

3.36 ± 3.49

3.82 ± 3.89

p = 0.35