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Table 3 Mean difference between groups in pain intensity, all measurements considered (all estimated differences were statistically significant)

From: Clinical comparative effectiveness of acupuncture versus manual therapy treatment of lateral epicondylitis: feasibility randomized clinical trial

Mean difference between groups

Mean difference*

95% CI

At 1-year follow-up

 Difference between manual therapy and acupuncture

0.54

0.24;1.06

 Difference between exercise alone and acupuncture

1.35

0.83;1.86

 Difference between exercise alone and manual therapy

0.80

0.24;1.36

  1. *NRS (0–10). 0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain