What do systematic reviews say?

Strength training vs no training

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Strength training and aerobic exercise training for muscle disease 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Ventilation feedback training plus exercise vs exercise

• Breathing exercises for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 73 participants
  Moderate

Respiratory muscle training vs breathing exercises

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Respiratory muscle training in children and adults with neuromuscular disease 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Respiratory muscle training vs breathing exercises

• Respiratory muscle training in children and adults with neuromuscular disease 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 27 participants
  Very low

Upper limb exercise training vs No upper limb training

• Upper limb exercise training for COPD 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 126 participants
  Moderate

Exercise vs control group

• Exercise training undertaken by people within 12 months of lung resection for non‐small cell lung cancer 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 208 participants
  Low

Exercise vs control group

• Exercise training undertaken by people within 12 months of lung resection for non‐small cell lung cancer 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 208 participants
  Low

Summary of findings (water exercise vs no exercise

• Water‐based exercise training for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  19 participants
  Low

Summary of findings (water exercise vs land exercise)

• Water‐based exercise training for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  60 participants
  Low

Whole body vibration plus mixed exercise vs control

• Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 21 participants
  Very low

Chronic MND: Qigong Stretch/ROM + Endurance Training + Dynamic Stabilization + Cognitive (mindfulness & emotional balance) vs WAIT LIST

• Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 148 participants
  Moderate

Subacute to Chronic WAD: Trunk/Extremity Stretch/ROM + Trunk/Extremity Strengthening + Trunk/Extremity Endurance Training + Pattern/Synchronization: Coordination + Cardiovascular/Aerobic + Cognitive (CBT) + ANOTHER TREATMENT vs THAT SAME OTHER TREATMENT

Subacute to Chronic WAD: Trunk/Extremity Stretch/ROM +… showed no clear difference in quality of Life: SF‐36 0 high disability to 100 no disability ( compared with THAT SAME OTHER TREATMENT (low certainty).

• Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 132 participants
  Low

Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy)

Occlusal splint led to lower participant satisfaction or quality of life compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,…; GRADE not reported.

• Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Short term (1 month) · Mixed TMD
  MD -7.56 [-14.50, -0.63]
  2 studies · 75 participants
  GRADE not reported

Intervention not reported

It is very uncertain whether the intervention changes health‐related quality of life (Change in CRQ Fatigue) CRQ (very low certainty).

• Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non‐malignant dust‐related… 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 1 [0.11, 1.89]
  2 studies · 39 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

It is very uncertain whether the intervention changes health‐related quality of life (Change in CRQ Mastery) CRQ (very low certainty).

• Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non‐malignant dust‐related… 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 1.51 [0.29, 2.72]
  2 studies · 39 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

• Optimal intensity and type of leg exercise training for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2011 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 212 participants
  Moderate

Intervention not reported

It is very uncertain whether the intervention changes health‐related quality of life (Change in CRQ Dyspnoea) CRQ (very low certainty).

• Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non‐malignant dust‐related… 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 2.58 [0.72, 4.44]
  2 studies · 39 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

It is very uncertain whether the intervention changes health‐related quality of life (Change in CRQ Emotional Function) CRQ (very low certainty).

• Exercise training to improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with non‐malignant dust‐related… 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  MD 2.61 [0.74, 4.49]
  2 studies · 39 participants
  Very low

Whole body vibration vs control

• Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 41 participants
  Very low