The role of progressive, therapeutic exercise in the management of upper limb tendinopathies: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Among upper limb tendinopathies, rotator cuff-related shoulder pain and lateral elbow tendinopathy are the most representative disorders. Therapeutic exercise arises as an effective approach, but there is no consensus about the optimal progression criteria.

Objective: To compare progression criteria and effectiveness of isolated, progressive exercises in the management of upper limb tendinopathies.