The Reliability and Construct Validity of the Neck Disability Index and Patient Specific Functional Scale in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

2006402 citationsJournal Article

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Joshua A. Cleland · Franklin Pierce University

Julie M. Fritz · American Physical Therapy Association

Jessica Palmer · Franklin Pierce University

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Our results suggest that the PSFS exhibits superior reliability, construct validity, and responsiveness in this cohort of patients with cervical radiculopathy compared with the NDI. Further research is needed to examine the ability of these measures to accurately reflect changes in individuals, as well as large samples of patients.

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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Healthcare and Venom Research

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Published in: Spine

Volume 31, Issue 5, pp. 598-602

DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000201241.90914.22

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The Reliability and Construct Validity of the Neck Disability Index and Patient Specific Functional Scale in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

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