Patterns of pain location in music students: a cluster analysis

Table 4 Variables of MSK pain

Variable	n	%
Type (n = 340)
Continuous steady constant	112	32.9%
Rhythmic periodic intermittent	134	39.4%
Brief momentary transient	94	27.7%
Intensity [VAS] (n = 340)
Median	4
Range	1–10
Disability [PAS-QuickDASH score] (n = 232)
Median	31.3
Range	0–100
Disability [PDI score] (n = 265)
Median	15
Range	1–51
Pain self-efficacy [PSEQ-2 score] (n = 340)
Median	10
Range	12–2

VAS Visual Analogue Scale, PRMD Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, PAS-QuickDASH Performing Arts Section of the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure, PDI Pain Disability Index, PSEQ-2 2-item short form of the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

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