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Ranking of interventions (using only better-quality studies)
| Intervention | No. of trials | Median rank | 95% Cr I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | 11 | 2 | 1–3 |
| Balneotherapy | 1 | 2 | 1–6 |
| Sham Acupuncture | 8 | 3 | 2–6 |
| Muscle-strengthening exercise | 9 | 4 | 2–6 |
| Tai Chi | 2 | 5 | 2–9 |
| Weight loss | 3 | 6 | 4–9 |
| Standard care | 17 | 7 | 6–9 |
| Aerobic exercise | 1 | 8 | 3–9 |
| No intervention | 1 | 8 | 3–9 |
