Skip to main content
. 2021 Mar 10;14(2):107–129. doi: 10.1007/s12178-021-09697-5

Table 7.

Summary of findings for each outcome. This table provides information on the effects of the intervention and the overall quality of evidence (GRADE) for each outcome

Supervised exercise therapy after proximal humerus fracture
Population: Adults ≥ 18 years with a verified PHF, referred to non-operative treatment
Intervention: Supervised exercise therapy
Comparison: Non-supervised exercises
Outcome Between-group difference Effect size
Mean difference, (95% CI)
Quality of the evidence (GRADE)
Supervised exercise therapy
0 to 3 months 6 months 1 to 2 years
Function (questionnaires including both subjective and objective measurements) Very low (due to risk of bias and imprecision)
Neers assessment
Lundberg et al. = = =
ADL
Bertoft et al. = =
Performance-based function Very low (due to risk of bias and imprecision)
ROM
Bertoft et al. = = =
Lundberg et al. = =
Performance-based function Very low (due to risk of bias and imprecision)
Shoulder strength
Bertoft et al. = = =
Grip strength
Lundberg et al. = = =
Pain Very low (due to risk of bias and imprecision)
VAS
Bertoft et al. = = =
Lundberg et al. = =

+ Beneficial effect on the listed outcome, = No effect on the listed outcome, - Harmful effect on the listed outcome, Empty field where no evidence could be located