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Table 2.
Diagnostic tests/procedures used for the purpose of differential diagnosis. N=474.
| Diagnostic method | % Canadian chiropractors commonly using method (N) |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedic tests | 88.8 (421) |
| Motion/static palpation | 88.0 (417) |
| History (focused) | 83.5 (396) |
| History (complete) | 82.9 (393) |
| Range of Motion | 80.0 (379) |
| Neurological exam | 79.5 (377) |
| Posture analysis | 71.5 (339) |
| Muscle testing | 53.8 (255) |
| Gait analysis | 48.1 (228) |
| Leg length | 46.4 (220) |
| X-ray | 45.1 (214) |
| Blood pressure | 28.5 (135) |
| Surface Electromyography | 11.2 (53) |
| Thermography | 10.5 (50) |
| Other | 4.6 (22) |