Foot and ankle characteristics associated with falls in adults with established rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study

Table 4 Stepwise logistic regression analyses comparing fallers (n = 119) and non-fallers (n = 82) on all predictor variables adjusting for age^a

	Odds ratio (95 % confidence interval)	P value
Age	0.99 (0.96-1.02)	0.500
Vascular disease	3.22 (1.17-8.88)	0.024
Peak plantar pressure midfoot	1.12 (1.00-1.25)	0.046
(for each 20kPa increase)	1.12 (1.00-1.25)	0.046
Foot Impairment FIS_AP	1.17 (1.05-1.31)	0.005
(for each 3 point increase)	1.17 (1.05-1.31)	0.005

^aAssociations with P < 0.05 are shown
kPa = kilopascals, FIS_AP Foot Impact Scale Activities/Participation subscale
Variables included in the model: age, pes planovalgus foot-type, tender joint count (lower limb), gait speed, foot problem score, hallux strength, ankle range of motion, peak plantar pressure midfoot, eyes closed AP sway, FIS_AP, disease duration, DAS28-CRP, DMARD monotherapy, combination DMARD therapy, number of medications, number of co-morbid conditions, vascular disease and osteoporosis

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