TABLE 2.

Physiotherapy Evidence Database scores of the study included in the systematic review

Studies	Eligibility Criterita	Random Allocation	Concealed Allocation	Group Similar at Baseline	Participant Blinding	Therapist Blinding	Assessor Blinding	<15% Dropouts	Intention to Treat Analysis	Between‐Group Difference Reported	Point Estimate and Variability Reported	Total
Díez‐Cirarda et al, 2017 19	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	6
Taghizadeh et al, 2018 24	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	7
Goedeken et al, 2017 20	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	6
Forogh et al, 2017 11	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	7
Mateos‐Moset et al, 2016 25	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8
Clarke et al, 2016 12	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8
Monticone et al, 2015 16	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8
Peña et al, 2014 21	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	7
Sturkenboom et al, 2014 14	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8
Sturkenboom et al, 2013 15	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	6
Foster et al, 2013 13	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	6
Ma et al, 2011 22	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	6
Tickle‐Degnen et al, 2010 23	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	7
Wade et al, 2003 17	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	7
Gauthier et al, 1987 18	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	6