Table 2 Demographic and practice characteristics (n = 258)
| Â | f(%) |
|---|---|
Region | Â |
   Eastern Canada – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island | 22 (8.5) |
   Quebec | 72 (27.9) |
   Ontario | 125 (48.4) |
   Western Canada – Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta | 39 (15.1) |
Sex | Â |
   Female | 187 (72.5) |
   Male | 71 (27.5) |
Age | Â |
   20 – 34 | 94 (36.4) |
   35 – 49 | 114 (44.2) |
   50 – 64 | 46 (17.8) |
   ≥ 65 | 3 (1.2) |
Missing | 1 (0.4) |
Education* | Â |
   Entry-level PT – Baccalaureate degree or Diploma | 243 (94.2) |
   Entry-level PT – Clinical Master degree | 8 (3.1) |
   Master's degree – thesis-based | 15 (5.8) |
   PhD | 0 |
Years since graduation from entry-level training | Â |
   ≤ 10 years | 100 (38.8) |
   > 10 years | 155 (60.1) |
Missing | 3 (1.2) |
Years in practice (SD) | 15.4 (10.4) |
Completed 1 or more post-entry-level courses on arthritis | 63 (24.4) |
Type of practice* | Â |
   Multidisciplinary team | 116 (45) |
   Group practice with only physiotherapists | 58 (22.5) |
   Solo practice | 42 (16.3) |
   Home care | 30 (11.6) |
   The Arthritis Society (Ontario only) | 4 (1.6) |
Caseload* | Â |
   PTs with ≥ 40% OA or RA cases in a typical week | 71 (27.5) |
   PTs with ≥ 40% joint replacement rehabilitation cases in a typical week | 37 (14.3) |