Table 7

Dose-risk relation between the number of main risk factors and shoulder pain

Exposures8-150
n
Total Shoulder pain
n (%)
Adjusted for age and sex
OR (95% CI)
Test for trend,
χ2 p value
048967 (14)1.031.8, p<0.005
125252 (21)1.6 (1.03 to 2.4)
211232 (29)2.4 (1.4 to 3.9)
37826 (33)2.8 (1.6 to 4.8)
⩾45927 (46)4.3 (2.4 to 7.9)
  • 8-150 Lifting >25 lb (12 kg) with one hand, lifting >50 lb (23 kg) with two hands, carrying >50 lb (23 kg) on one shoulder, lifting >25 lb (12 kg) at or above shoulder level, pulling >50 lb (23 kg) and bending forwards in an uncomfortable position for at least 15 minutes.