Affiliation:
1. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India,
Abstract
The importance of hypothesis formulation in health-care research cannot be overstated. Hypotheses serve as a guiding framework for scientific inquiry. This narrative review highlights the characteristics, significance, and applications of hypotheses across musculoskeletal (MSK) research. Utilizing various databases, articles were scrutinized to delineate the role of hypotheses in research, education, and practice among MSK health-care professionals. The review underscores the pivotal role of hypotheses in advancing evidence-based practices and fostering critical thinking in MSK research.
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