Lifestyle and Metabolic Factors Related to Shoulder Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Martti Rechardt, Shiri Rahman, Jaro Karppinen, Antti Jula, Markku Heliövaara, Eira Viikari-Juntura
Primary Institution: Centre of Expertise for Health and Work Ability, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Hypothesis
Lifestyle factors, metabolic factors and carotid intima-media thickness are associated with shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinitis.
Conclusion
The study found associations between abdominal obesity, metabolic factors, and carotid intima-media thickness with shoulder pain.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of shoulder pain was 16% and chronic rotator cuff tendinitis was 2.8%.
- Smoking and waist circumference were linked to increased shoulder pain.
- Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes were associated with shoulder pain in men.
Takeaway
This study shows that being overweight and having certain health issues can lead to shoulder pain.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using a national Finnish Health Survey with structured interviews and clinical examinations.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the subjective assessment of shoulder conditions.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional nature limits causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Finnish adults aged 30 years or older, with a mix of genders.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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