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Table 4 Final logistic regression models (backwards Wald) indicating (1) pre-season variables that predict experiencing 1 or more episodes of in-season hip and groin pain, and (2) variables that were associated with historical hip and groin pain in male and female youth football players (aged 11–15)

From: Factors Associated with Hip and Groin Pain in Elite Youth Football Players: A Cohort Study

 

Odds ratio

95% CI

p value

Predictors for players who experience 1 or more episodes of hip/groin pain during the season (R2 = 0.211)

Body mass index (kg/m2)

1.32

1.01–1.73

.043

Gender (male)

5.71

1.65–19.7

.006

Symptoms*

0.95

0.89–1.00

.065

Variables associated with having a history of hip/groin pain (R2 = 0.579)

Quality of lifea

0.84

0.77–0.91

 < .001

Abductor torque (N/Kg)

11.85

1.53–91.97

.018

  1. aHAGOS subscale scored out of 100, with lower scores indicating worse problems (i.e. a score of 100 is no problems)