A comparative, pilot study of the perceived and experimental pressure pain thresholds of football players, rugby players and control.
Item
- Title
- A comparative, pilot study of the perceived and experimental pressure pain thresholds of football players, rugby players and control.
- Author(s)
- Wilding, R
- Abstract
- Title: A comparative, pilot study of the perceived and experimental pressure pain thresholds of football players, rugby players and control Introduction: The primary aim of this pilot study is to compare the pressure pain thresholds of rugby and football players, against a control group, while the secondary aim is to determine whether there is a difference between threshold measurements taken by a male or female researcher. The pilot study will also determine whether there is scope and acceptability for future research into the area, and will test the efficacy of the proposed method. Alternative Hypothesis H1 There will be a significant difference in the pain thresholds of football and rugby players. Null Hypothesis H0 There will be no significant difference in the pain thresholds of football and rugby players. Method: After completion of the consent forms and basic information questionnaires, the pressure pain thresholds of Rugby players (n=7), Football players (n=7) and the Control group (n=7) were recorded thrice by a male practitioner and thrice by a female practitioner using manual Wagner Force Dial Algometers perpendicular to the belly of Biceps Femoris. Results: Despite a Mean difference, statistical analysis found no significant difference between the pain thresholds of Rugby players, Football players and Control (p=0.1203). Researcher Gender was also shown to have no significant difference on PPT’s (p=0.0826) though, again, the male researcher recorded higher PPT’s on average. A Confidence Level of 95% and α-level of 5% were used for all statistical tests. Conclusion: No significant difference was found between the Pressure Pain Thresholds of semi-professional Rugby and Football players. The Null-Hypothesis (H0) cannot, therefore, be rejected. This pilot study was worthwhile, however, as the mean differences indicate potential for further research into the area, albeit with a larger sample (n=72) and following a similar, more controlled method.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2014
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:43:40
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15537
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Sports, Algometer, Pain
- Recommended
- 0
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- Thesis
Wilding, R, “A comparative, pilot study of the perceived and experimental pressure pain thresholds of football players, rugby players and control.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed April 29, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/627