Mobile app use to support therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal pain conditions may help improve pain intensity and self-reported physical function: a systematic review

Abstract

Question: What is the effect of therapeutic exercise or tailored physical activity programs supported by a mobile app (compared with exercise or physical activity programs delivered using other modes) for people with musculoskeletal pain conditions? Design: Systematic review of published randomised controlled trials with meta-analysis. Participants: People of all ages with musculoskeletal pain conditions. Intervention: Therapeutic exercise or tailored physical activity programs supported by a mobile app. Outcome measures: Pain intensity, pain interference, self-reported physical function, physical performance, adherence, psychosocial outcomes, health-related quality of life, work participati..