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Table 3 Comparison of workers with and without Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (RCT)
| Demographics | Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy | No Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy | Statistical Testa |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 137 ± SD, (%) | N = 624 ± SD, (%) | ||
| Age | 45.0 ±11.0 | 41.1±11.0 | p < 0.01 |
| Sex | |||
| Male (237) | 35 (25.6) | 202 (32.4) | p = 0.12 |
| Female (524) | 102 (74.5) | 422 (67.6) | |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) Kg/m2 | 29.9±6.2 | 29.7±7.0 | p = 0.33 |
| Underweight > 18.5 | 0 | 3 (0.5) | p = 0.08 |
| Normal Weight 18.5–25 | 25 (18.3) | 177 (28.4) | |
| Overweight 25–30 | 49 (35.8) | 192 (30.8) | |
| Obese > 30 | 63 (46.0) | 252 (40.4) | |
| Tobacco Use | |||
| Current use | 37 (27.0) | 174 (27.9) | p = 0.82 |
| Previous use | 35 (25.6) | 150 (24.0) | |
| Never | 64 (46.7) | 298 (47.8) | |
| Missing | 1 (0.7) | 2 (0.3) | |
| Framingham Risk Score | 7.89±5.5 | 5.75±4.9 | p < 0.01 |
| Hand Activity Level (HAL) Left | 0.80±0.8 | 0.61±0.5 | P < 0.01 |
| Hand Activity Level (HAL) Right | 0.80±0.8 | 0.63±0.5 | P < 0.01 |
| Strain Index (SI), Left | 7.31±6.9 | 7.79 ± 10.5 | p = 0.69 |
| Strain Index (SI), Right | 9.23±9.4 | 9.25±11.1 | p = 0.51 |
