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

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.