Table 2 Median values and interquartile ranges for VAS average pain, symptom resolution and level of activity

VAS average pain score (cm)

0 – no pain

10 – worst pain imaginable

Baseline

7.5

6–8

2 weeks

2

1–3.75

4 weeks

3

1–4

18 weeks

3

2–4

52 weeks

3

2–4.5

Likert symptom resolution score

1 – completely recovered

6 – much worse

18 weeks

2

2–3

52 weeks

3

2–4

Activity level

1 – not active at all

5 – active at pre-injury level

18 weeks

4

3–5

52 weeks

4

3–4.5