Reliability of physical examination tests for the diagnosis of knee disorders: Evidence from a systematic review
Clinicians often rely on physical examination tests to guide them in the diagnostic process of knee disorders. However, reliability of these tests is often overlooked and may influence the consistency of results and overall diagnostic validity. Therefore, the objective of this study was to systematically review evidence on the reliability of physical examination tests for the diagnosis of knee disorders. A structured literature search was conducted in databases up to January 2016. Included studies needed to report reliability measures of at least one physical test for any knee disorder.
Source: Manual Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Simon D écary, Philippe Ouellet, Pascal-André Vendittoli, François Desmeules Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research