Table 6 Accuracy statistics (95% confidence intervals) for potential predictors (pre-test rate of success 66%)
Variable | Sensitivity | Specificity | Positive likelihood ratio | Posttest probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline pain > 4.5 points | 0.59 (0.44, 0.73) | 0.48 (0.28, 0.69) | 1.14 (0.73, 1.77) | 69% (59, 75%) |
Forefoot varus > 10 degrees | 0.69 (0.55, 0.82) | 0.36 (0.18, 0.57) | 1.08 (0.77, 1.54) | 68% (60, 75%) |
Ankle plantarflexion ROM > 54 degrees | 0.55 (0.40, 0.69) | 0.60 (0.39, 0.79) | 1.38 (0.80, 2.37) | 73% (61, 82%) |
Hip internal rotation ROM < 39 degrees | 0.57 (0.42, 0.71) | 0.68 (0.47, 0.85) | 1.79 (0.96, 3.32) | 78% (65, 87%) |
Hip external rotation ROM > 45 degrees | 0.73 (0.59, 0.85) | 0.52 (0.31, 0.72) | 1.53 (0.98, 2.38) | 75% (66, 82%) |
Ankle plantarflexors strength (the symptomatic side ≥ the contralateral side) | 0.69 (0.55, 0.82) | 0.68 (0.47, 0.85) | 2.17 (1.19, 3.95) | 81% (70, 89%) |
Average pain intensity decreased by over 1.5 points with taping | 0.69 (0.55, 0.82) | 0.68 (0.47, 0.85) | 2.17 (1.19, 3.95) | 81% (70, 89%) |
FFI score decreased by over 8 points with taping | 0.65 (0.50, 0.78) | 0.64 (0.43, 0.82) | 1.81 (1.04, 3.18) | 78% (67, 86%) |