Table 5
Final model predictors for new onset shoulder pain* (multivariate associations)
| Exposure | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| *Adjusted for gender, age group, occupation, and all other factors in the model. | ||
| Mechanical load | ||
| Lifting with one or two hands | ||
| Never | 1 | Referent |
| ⩽22 lb | 1.6 | 0.99 to 2.7 |
| >22 lb | 1.7 | 0.9 to 3.0 |
| Pushing/pulling | ||
| Never | 1 | Referent |
| >70 lb | 1.1 | 0.7 to 1.9 |
| ⩾70 lb | 1.9 | 1.1 to 3.3 |
| Posture | ||
| Working with hands above shoulder | ||
| Never | 1 | Referent |
| <15 min | 1.0 | 0.6 to 1.6 |
| ⩾15 min | 1.6 | 0.98 to 2.5 |
| Psychosocial | ||
| Monotonous work | ||
| Never/occasionally | 1 | Referent |
| At least half of the time | 1.7 | 1.1 to 2.8 |
| Other pain | ||
| (Any pain other than shoulder pain) | ||
| No | 1 | Referent |
| Yes | 1.3 | 0.9 to 1.9 |
