Table 3.

Significant independent predictors of asymmetry (temporary activities included but touching toes excluded) using Carstairs 1 versus 2–5 and eight swimming visits

Significant independent predictor	Parameter estimate (standard error)	Wald statistic (p)	OR (95% CI)
Constant	−7.47 (1.35)	30.7 (<0.001)	---
No previous skating	1.63 (0.39)	17.6 (<0.001)	5.09 (2.38–10.9)
Introduced to swimming pool within first year (≥8)	1.36 (0.40)	11.5 (0.001)	3.88 (1.77–8.48)
Carstairs’ Deprivation score (2–5 = most deprived)	1.02 (0.39)	6.96 (0.008)	2.78 (1.30–5.96)
No previous gymnastics/karate	1.03 (0.41)	6.33 (0.012)	2.79 (1.25–6.20)