Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics
| Variable | United States (n = 1314) | Canada (n = 554) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age ± SD (yr) | 46.7 ± 11.6 | 42.1 ± 11.4 |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
| Male | 989 (75.3) | 363 (65.5) |
| Female | 325 (24.7) | 191 (34.5) |
| Highest education, n (%) | ||
| High school | 17 (1.3) | 102 (18.4) |
| Associate degree/Some college | 214 (16.3) | 36 (6.5) |
| Bachelor's degree | 821 (62.5) | 352 (63.5) |
| Master's degree/some graduate work | 226 (17.2) | 53 (9.6) |
| Doctorate | 36 (2.7) | 11 (2.0) |
| Practice setting, n (%) | ||
| City | 449 (34.2) | 337 (60.8) |
| Suburban | 629 (47.8) | 137 (24.7) |
| Rural | 236 (18.0) | 80 (14.4) |
| Focus of practice, n (%) | ||
| Musculoskeletal Focus | 868 (66.1) | 367 (66.2) |
| Non-musculoskeletal focus | 446 (33.9) | 187 (33.8) |
SD, standard deviation.