SynthesisBMJ open sport & exercise medicine2023
What are small, medium and large effect sizes for exercise treatments of tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Implementation effectiveness, barriers, and real-world outcomes of neuromuscular training programs for ACL injury prevention in female athletes: systematic review with narrative synthesis using SWiM framework.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of photobiomodulation on multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review of randomized clinical trials.Systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- The effectiveness of metabolic resistance training versus traditional cardio on athletic performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
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- The effect of aerobic exercise on bladder function and lower urinary tract symptoms in women who have diabetes mellitus with lower urinary tract symptoms: a randomized controlled.Irish journal of medical science · 2026Article
- The impact of core training on overall athletic performance in different sports: a comprehensive meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Defining Effect Size Standards in Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Muscle Research.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: To quantify and describe effect size distributions from exercise therapies across a range of tendinopathies and outcome domains to inform future research and clinical practice through conducting a systematic review with meta-analysis. Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis exploring moderating effects and context-specific small, medium and large thresholds. Eligibility criteria: Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials involving any persons with a diagnosis of rotator cuff, lateral elbow, patellar, Achilles or gluteal tendinopathy of any severity or duration. Methods: Common databases, six trial registries and six grey literature databases were searched on 18 January 2021 (PROSPERO: CRD42020168187). Standardised mean difference (SMD Results: Data were obtained from 114 studies comprising 171 treatment arms 4104 participants. SMD Conclusion: The effect size of exercise on tendinopathy is dependent on the type of outcome measure assessed. Threshold values presented here can be used to guide interpretation and assist with further research better establishing minimal important change.
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