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Why "knee flexion is a contra-indication" rather than "is contra-indicated"? I'm asking from a position of the utmost ignorance, motivated by genuine curiosity.


Just common usage. Either would be understood even tho' when I look at it grammatically Faldage is right. In common usage "a contra-indication" means "a no-no". Hmmm Now every time I hear it I will notice that it is incorrect and start trying to stop saying it.

Good timing, next week I have to do my Professional Self-Assessment for the college and come up with three goals for improvement. Maybe they'll accept that as one of the goals. Especially since I'm quite perfect itherwose.