The number of participants was based on a sample size analysis using our pilot study data in which the power was set at 80% with the alpha level of 0.05 for the maximal change in pressure pain threshold value following eccentric exercise.
Thenumber of participants was based on a sample sizeanalysis using our pilot study data in which the powerwas set at 80% with the alpha level of 0.05 for themaximal change in pressure pain threshold valuefollowing eccentric exercise.