The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person musculoskeletal assessment

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the methods for the in-person musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment of the RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) study, a population-based multicenter prospective cohort study designed to identify factors associated with bladder health (BH) conducted by the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium (PLUS). Methods: A subset of RISE participants who express interest in the inperson assessment are screened to ensure eligibility (planned n = 525). Eligible consenting participants are asked to complete a standardized MSK assessment to evaluate core stability (four component core stability test, lumbar spine pain (seated slump test), pelvic girdle pain, (sacroiliac joint, anterior superior iliac spine, pubic symphysis tenderness, and pelvic girdle pain provocation test), hip pain (flexion, abduction, internal rotation and flexion, adduction and external rotation) and pelvic girdle function (active straight leg raise). Participants are also asked to complete the Short Physical Performance Battery to measure balance, gait speed, lower extremity strength, and functional capacity.

Editorial

“…Colleen M. Fitzgerald MD and coauthors outline the specific methods of the RISE musculoskeletal assessment, which certified RISE research staff conduct during the in-person assessment. 9 Evaluation includes assessment of core stability, pelvic girdle function, and pain in lumbar spine pain, pelvic girdle, and hip using standardized measures, as well as the Short Physical Performance Battery to measure balance, gait speed, lower extremity strength, and functional capacity. These measures will be compared to questionnaire-based assessments of MSK function in the larger RISE population.…”