What do systematic reviews say?

Physical activity vs no physical activity

• Physical activity and exercise training in cystic fibrosis 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 251 participants
  Low

Physical activity vs no physical activity

• Physical activity and exercise training in cystic fibrosis 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 117 participants
  High

Physical activity vs no physical activity

• Physical activity and exercise training in cystic fibrosis 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 91 participants
  Moderate

Physical activity vs no physical activity

• Physical activity and exercise training in cystic fibrosis 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 156 participants
  Low

Whole body vibration plus mixed exercise vs control

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Pulmonary rehabilitation vs no intervention

• Interventions for promoting physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  3 studies · 190 participants
  Low

Pulmonary rehabilitation vs no intervention

• Interventions for promoting physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 275 participants
  Moderate

Orientation & Mobility training vs physical exercise

• Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision 2010 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 67 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

Whole body vibration vs control

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Intervention not reported

• Physical training for asthma 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 34 participants
  Low

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

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Listed in Summary of findings 3 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison.
  0 studies
  No studies found

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

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Listed in Summary of findings 3 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison.
  0 studies
  No studies found

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

Occlusal splint showed no clear difference in depression compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,…; GRADE not reported.

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

  Short term · Disc displacement with reduction (DDwR)
  MD -0.25 [-0.52, 0.02]
  1 study · 60 participants
  GRADE not reported

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

It is very uncertain whether occlusal splint changes severity of joint noise compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,… (very low certainty).

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

  Long term (4 months) · Mixed TMD
  MD 5.92 [0.18, 11.66]
  1 study · 20 participants
  Very 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

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

It is very uncertain whether occlusal splint changes muscle pain when chewing compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,… (very low certainty).

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

  Short term (mean 3 months) · Myofascial pain TMD
  RR 0.17 [0.02, 1.26]
  1 study · 40 participants
  Very low

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

It is very uncertain whether occlusal splint changes joint pain at rest compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,… (very low certainty).

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

  Short term (6 weeks) · Disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR)
  RR 0.85 [0.47, 1.57]
  1 study · 31 participants
  Very low

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

It is very uncertain whether occlusal splint changes frequency of joint noise compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,… (very low certainty).

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

  Short term (3 months) · Myofascial pain TMD
  RR 1.50 [0.32, 6.94]
  1 study · 18 participants
  Very low

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

It is very uncertain whether occlusal splint changes muscle pain at rest compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,… (very low certainty).

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

  Short term (mean 4.4 weeks) · Myofascial pain TMD
  MD -0.19 [-1.25, 0.87]
  1 study · 72 participants
  Very low