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Table 1 Between-group change scores for phantom limb pain (VAS score), quality of life domains (SF-36 scores) and mobility status (Amputee mobility predictor score) through independent t test

From: Effects of phantom exercises on pain, mobility, and quality of life among lower limb amputees; a randomized controlled trial

Variables

 

Experimental group Mean ± SD

Control group Mean ± SD

P-Value

Visual Analogue Scale

Week 2

3.33 ± 0.89

4.08 ± 1.45

0.182

Week 4

2.25 ± 0.621

3.58 ± 1.24

0.003

Physical functioning

Week 2

51.0 ± 11.1

53.9 ± 4.7

0.409

Week 4

56.7 ± 9.4

56.3 ± 6.8

0.902

Physical role limitations

Week 2

56.7 ± 13.5

56.7 ± 6.6

0.130

Week 4

60.0 ± 13.0

61.0 ± 7.6

0.292

Bodily pain

Week 2

56.4 ± 15.5

53.7 ± 13.2

0.644

Week 4

72.9 ± 16.2

55.4 ± 15.0

0.012

General health perceptions

Week 2

62.1 ± 16.3

53.7 ± 6.9

0.514

Week 4

64.56 ± 13.4

61.8 ± 7.1

0.536

Energy/vitality

Week 2

56.7 ± 7.2

58.3 ± 11.9

0.682

Week 4

61.3 ± 8.3

62.5 ± 14.1

0.793

Social functioning

Week 2

53.7 ± 14.5

57.5 ± 12.3

0.502

Week 4

55.4 ± 14.2

59.6 ± 12.3

0.451

Emotional role limitations

Week 2

56.7 ± 17.2

56.3 ± 16.4

0.952

Week 4

58.3 ± 17.2

56.7 ± 16.8

0.813

Mental health

Week 2

58.8 ± 11.3

57.6 ± 13.4

0.807

Week 4

61.3 ± 12.1

58.3 ± 13.2

0.578

Amputee Mobility predictor

Week 2

21.25 ± 2.96

21.50 ± 2.96

0.887

Week 4

25.92 ± 4.12

24.33 ± 4.61

0.385