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Table 3 Final 18 predictor items placed in 5 Domains ranked by mean score and sum

From: Predictors of instantaneous relief from spinal manipulation for non-specific low back pain: a delphi study

Predictors

Mean

Std. Deviation

Sum

Range

Minimum

Maximum

Patient factors

Patient history of a good response to previous SMT

1.88

0.33

32

1

1

2

Patient has trust and high confidence in the practitioner

1.35

0.49

23

1

1

2

Patient susceptible to placebo effect

0.94

1.03

16

4

-2

2

Patient has a comprehensive understanding of condition

0.76

0.90

13

3

−1

2

Practitioner factors

Good patient-practitioner relationship

1.35

0.49

23

1

1

2

Professional opinion of health status - excellent/ very good

1.18

0.73

20

3

−1

2

Practitioner understanding of patient expectations and goals

1.06

0.66

18

3

−1

2

Professional opinion of health status – good

0.88

0.99

15

3

−1

2

Signs and symptoms of NSLBP presentation

Duration of symptoms < 16 Days

1.06

1.09

18

4

−2

2

Pain improves with exercise, but not rest

1.06

1.09

18

4

−2

2

No symptoms in the lower extremities

1.00

0.87

17

4

−2

2

Patient has an acute condition (<  14 days)

0.94

1.20

16

4

− 2

2

No symptoms distal to the knee

0.94

1.20

16

4

−2

2

Decreased active range of motion

0.76

1.09

13

4

−2

2

Decreased passive range of motion

0.76

1.09

13

4

−2

2

Close reproduction of symptoms on spinal springing and/or end range loading

0.65

1.32

11

4

−2

2

An instrument of measurement (FABQ)

Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire work scale score less than 19 out of a high of 42

0.82

0.95

14

4

−2

2

The presence of a cavitation following SMT

The production of a the clicking sound (cavitation) at the moment of thrust

0.71

1.21

12

4

−2

2