Table 1 Characteristics of participants (n = 179)
Characteristics | n (%) | mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 49.9 (16.1) | |
Sex | ||
Female | 114 (64) | |
Male | 65 (36) | |
Body Mass Index (Kg\m2) | 29.1 (6.5) | |
Recruitment site | ||
Orthopaedic clinic | 142 (80) | |
Family medicine unit | 15 (8) | |
University community | 22 (12) | |
History of trauma | 47 (26) | |
Bilateral knee pain | 39 (22) | |
Duration of pain at time of consultation | ||
<3 months | 17 (10) | |
3–12 months | 45 (25) | |
≥ 12 months | 117 (65) | |
KOOS- Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (%) | ||
Pain | 58.6 (19.7) | |
Symptoms | 71.0 (19.6) | |
Activity of Daily Living | 66.1 (21.8) | |
Sports | 31.4 (24.8) | |
Quality of Life | 40.9 (20.3) | |
K6 psychological distress scale (/30) | 26.0 (4.5) | |