Distribution of participants by sex, age, and diagnosis
| Subjects tested for pain tolerance (n=94) | Subjects clinically examined (n=515) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 51 (54%) | 217 (42%) |
| Female | 43 (46%) | 298 (58%) |
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean | 49.5 | 48.5 |
| Median | 51.4 | 49.8 |
| Range | 26–65 | 26–65 |
| Diagnosis | ||
| Specific disorder(s) | 22 (23%) | 126 (25%) |
| Only non-specific arm pain | 15 (16%) | 137 (27%) |
| No arm pain | 57 (61%) | 252 (49%) |