Table 2. Pain pressure threshold (PPT) and range of motion (ROM) data illustrating 95% confidence intervals (CI) and minimal clinically important differences (MCID).
Comparison
95% CI
SEM
PPT Dominant
Baseline vs. Pre
0.29-2.18
.61 - .62
Baseline vs. Post
0.08-2.88
.61 - .67
Pre vs. Post
-1.20-0.70
.62 - .67
PPT Non-dominant
Baseline vs. Pre
-1.89-0.11
.54 - .53
Baseline vs. Post
0.65-2.88 *
.54 - .58
Pre vs. Post
-1.91-0.15
.53 - .58
ROM Dominant
Baseline vs. Pre
1.44-4.19 *
.87 - .93
Baseline vs. Post
4.17-7.92 *
.87 - .89
Pre vs. Post
1.39-5.07 *
.93 - .89
ROM Non-dominant
Baseline vs. Pre
0.37-3.97
.88 - .99
Baseline vs. Post
3.48-7.19 *
.88-1.01
Pre vs. Post
1.52-4.82 *
.99-1.01
*the 95% CI completely exceed the standard error of measurement (SEM) indicating a MCID.