The effect of real-time feedback on learning lumbar spine joint mobilization by entry-level doctor of physical therapy students: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the effects of real-time, objective feedback on learning lumbar spine joint mobilization techniques by entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students.

Methods

A randomized, controlled, crossover design was used. Twenty-four 1st Year DPT students were randomized into two groups. Group 1 (n = 12) practiced with the real-time feedback device first and then without it, while Group 2 (n = 12) practiced without the device first and then with it. Both practice periods with and without the device were 4 weeks long. Data were collected at Baseline, 5 weeks, 11 weeks, and 16 weeks. The crossover period was 5 weeks long, during which neither group practiced with or without the device. Eight force parameters were measured: R1 force; R2 force; Grade III and Gr

SUBMITTER: Petersen EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8550519 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature