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Table 1 - Evidence Rating Criteria [24]

From: Non-pharmacological interventions and corticosteroid injections for the management of the Achilles tendon in inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review

Level

Criteria

Strong

At least 2 studies of high quality with consistent findings (agreement of > 75% of studies)

Moderate

1 high quality study and at least 2 low-quality studies with consistent findings (agreement of > 75% of studies)

Weak

At least 2 low-quality studies with consistent findings

(agreement of > 75% of studies)

Inconclusive

Insufficient and/or conflicting studies