Statistical analyses
Analyses were performed using SPSS (version 25). Descriptive statistics were generated for each variable on the questionnaire. Inferential statistics were used to explore association between the outcome variable and dichotomised variables. Alpha was set at p<0.05 and unadjusted odds ratios ORc (with 95% confidence intervals) calculated where significant. Continuous data were analysed using independent measures t-tests with alpha set at p<0.05 and effects sizes (Cohen’s d ) calculated where significant. Variables with p<0.20 were entered into a binary logistic regression analysis. Backward elimination was used to determine the important predictors of osteopaths who ‘often’ use exercise prescription.15 Adjusted odds ratios (ORa) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p-values were calculated from this regression modelling. Variables were significantly associated with the outcome variable at p<0.05.