Please identify the independent variable in the following description of a study: The current study compared manual mobilisation (intervention) with exercise therapy (control) in patients with acute ankle sprain. 120 participants were randomly assigned equally to the two treatment groups. Dorsiflexion range of motion (degrees) was measured at baseline and at the end of the 8 week treatment period.
A. Dorsiflexion range of motion
B. Group (manual mobilisation, exercise)
C. 120
D. manual mobilisation
Answer: B. Group (manual mobilisation, exercise)
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