Table 4

Occupational and leisure physical activities independently associated with hip pain

Hip pain in the past month
CasesControlsOR*95% CI†
*Odds ratio adjusted for age, sex, and all physical activities significantly associated with hip pain in the univariate analysis; †95% confidence interval.
Cumulative exposure to occupational demands before symptom onset
Sitting >2 hours
    Not exposed396491.00
    1–17 years665992.001.24 to 3.21
    18+ years706071.821.13 to 2.92
Lift/move weights >50 lb (23 kg)
    Not exposed9411041.00
    1–12 years263941.020.58 to 1.80
    13+ years523691.741.06 to 2.86
Cumulative exposure to sporting activities (hours)
Walking
    Not exposed13511471.00
    26–3250 hours334290.950.57 to 1.57
    3251+ hours813721.971.32 to 2.94