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What Thresholds Are Evidence Based?

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As discussed in Chap. 11, assessing performance is key to guide and monitor training and progression. Apart from measuring objective metrics, thresholds need to be determined that represent proficiency. To avoid discussions, the following definitions are made:

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  1. Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

    Gabriëlle J. M. Tuijthof & Tim Horeman

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Gabriëlle J. M. Tuijthof

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  1. Dept. of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    Mustafa Karahan

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Gino M.M.J. Kerkhoffs

  3. Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milano, Italy

    Pietro Randelli

  4. BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

    Gabriëlle J.M. Tuijthof

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Tuijthof, G.J.M., Horeman, T. (2015). What Thresholds Are Evidence Based?. In: Karahan, M., Kerkhoffs, G., Randelli, P., Tuijthof, G. (eds) Effective Training of Arthroscopic Skills. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44943-1_12

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