Table 5.

Responses of shoulder pain participants.

	Frequency	(%)
Have you ever had shoulder trouble (ache, pain, or discomfort)?
No	69	76.6
Yes	21	13.3
Have you ever hurt your shoulder in an accident?
No	15	71.4
Yes, my right shoulder	3	14.3
Yes, my left shoulder	2	9.5
Yes, both shoulders	1	4.8
Have you ever had to change jobs or duties due to shoulder trouble?
No	20	95.2
Yes	1	4.8
Have you had shoulder trouble during the last 12 months?
No	7	33.3
Yes, my right shoulder	7	33.3
Yes, my left shoulder	5	23.8
Yes, both shoulders	2	9.5
What is the total length of time that you have had shoulder trouble during the last 12 months?
0	1	6.3
1–7 days	5	31.3
8–30 days	4	25.0
> 30 days but not every day	4	25.0
Every day	2	12.5
Has shoulder trouble caused you to reduce your activity during the last 12 months?a. Work activity (at home or away from home)?
No	8	53.3
Yes	7	46.7
b. Leisure activity?
No	7	46.7
Yes	8	53.3
What is the total length of time that shoulder trouble has prevented you from doing your normal work (at home or away from home) during the last 12 months?
0	4	28.6
1–7 days	7	50.0
8–30 days	2	14.3
> 30 days but not every day	1	7.1
Have you been seen by a doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor, or another such person because of shoulder trouble during the last 12 months?
No	7	46.7
Yes	8	53.3
Have you had shoulder trouble at any time during the last seven days?
No	7	46.7
Yes	8	53.3