However, physiotherapists could do a better job of helping clients with rheumatoid arthritis integrate with the community. The 1998 Practice Review focuses on lower extremity problems, a condition with a high volume of clients, many with a high burden of disability. The College has chosen to review a random sample of 138 members who work in a variety of settings, with a variety of funding systems. Each therapist selected for review is expected to recruit up to 10 clients to participate in the study. An alternative process is used for those members who have changed jobs or are currently not working.
Measurement tools are available.
In addition, there are databases with which to compare our results, offering a possibility that the study's findings may be generalized to larger populations.