The effects of augmented sensory feedback precision on the acquisition and retention of a simulated chiropractic task.

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of knowledge of results precision in the acquisition and retention of a simulated manipulative procedure.

Design: A controlled trial was conducted, with subjects assigned to 1 of 2 interventions by means of a stratified random technique.

Methods: Seventy-one healthy male and female chiropractic student volunteers were asked to control the application of force of a simulated chiropractic manipulative procedure.