Fig. 2

a Reasons (agree, multiple answers possible) for reading scientific papers among physiotherapists in clinical practice, specialist (n = 317) and non-specialists (n = 808). Difference in proportions between specialists and non-specialists: *p \(\le\) 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001. b Reported (agreed) main reason for not reading scientific papers more often, among those reading never, rarely or sometimes (non-specialists (n = 585) specialists (n = 105)). Difference in proportions between specialists and non-specialist physiotherapists: *p \(\le\) 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001