Table 8 Summary of prognostic factors for worsening of limitations in activities in knee OA; present results*
From: Vitality and the course of limitations in activities in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Factors associated with worsening of self-reported limitations in activities | Factors associated with worsening of performance-based limitations in activities |
|---|---|
• Reduced ROM hip external rotation at one-year of follow-up | • Decreased muscle strength hip abduction |
• Increased pain at one-year follow- up | • At one-year follow-up |
• Higher morbidity count | • Higher morbidity count |
• Lower vitality | • Lower vitality |