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ArticlePhysiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada2013

An example of end-digit preference in physiotherapy practice.

Paul W Stratford, Amy V Wainwright, Deborah M Kennedy

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Article in Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Paul W StratfordSchool of Rehabilitation Science ; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton ; Department of Surgery.
Amy V WainwrightHolland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre ; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
Deborah M KennedySchool of Rehabilitation Science ; Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre ; Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
Health Sciences Centre · CAMcMaster University · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeStandardizing and improving the validity of range of motion (ROM) measurements is of clinical relevance to physiotherapists. The purpose of this study was to assess whether end-digit preference exists in the measurement of knee ROM in people after knee replacement.

methodFollowing total knee replacement, 100 people underwent active-assisted knee ROM measurements using a goniometer calibrated in 1° increments.

resultsThe data showed strong end-digit preferences for 0s and 5s (p<0.001).

conclusionsEnd-digit preference does exist in the measurement of knee ROM. This has the potential to influence both the validity of ROM measurements and clinical decisions.

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PMID24403698
PMCPMC3740993
OpenAlexW1981554717

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