Table 2 Descriptive statistics for the study variables
Outcome variables | Paralympic athletes | Recreational athletes | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Neuropathic Pain Intensity | 5.91* ± 1.69 | 4.80 ± 1.73 | 0.032 |
Coping Strategies Questionnaire | 18.50 ± 7.24 | 18.60 ± 5.77 | 0.960 |
Pain Catastrophizing Scale | 14.14 ± 7.60 | 14.68 ± 9.94 | 0.836 |
Positive Affect and Well-being | 37.23* ± 5.74 | 34.52 ± 4.35 | 0.047 |
Days/week moderate-intensity exercise | 3.50 ± 2.09 | 3.72 ± 1.89 | 0.706 |
Average minutes/day moderate-intensity exercise | 102.50 ± 69.23 | 49.00 ± 25.25 |  < 0.001 |
Total moderate-intensity exercise/week (mins) | 421.60 ± 382.84 | 178.20 ± 105.35 | 0.004 |
Days/week heavy-intensity exercise | 4.00 ± 1.60 | 2.28 ± 1.67 |  < 0.001 |
Average minutes/day heavy-intensity exercise | 71.64 ± 51.19 | 37.60 ± 28.80 | 0.007 |
Total heavy-intensity exercise/week (mins) | 300.23 ± 260.40 | 110.60 ± 131.71 | 0.002 |