The mean overall adherence to the PRISMA checklist across the sample of systematic reviews published in rehabilitation journals was 61.4%.

A high overall risk of bias was a significant predictor of lower adherence (B=−7.1%; 95%CI −12.1, −2.0).

Studies published in fourth quartile journals displayed a lower overall adherence than those published in the first quartile.

No association between adherence and publication options and publication year was found.

The overall adherence increased (B= 11.9%; 95%CI 5.9, 18.0) when the SR protocol was registered

The culture of an individual is dynamic and constantly evolving.

Health beliefs and behaviors are shaped by cultural factors.

The influence of cultural factors on pain remains overlooked.

The perception, communication of pain, and behavior are shaped by culture.

Pain education and exercises should consider cultural diversity.

Digital physical therapy may be a solution for continuity during lockdown, yet its development appears complex.

Implementation difficulties seem to relate to physical, attentional, and training factors.

Technological accessibility, adaptation of the therapist and involvement of the whole family appear to be facilitators.

Future possibilities may support a better follow-up with fluid communication between families and therapists.

Most hospitals record inpatient mobility using periodic observations by clinicians.

Wearable technology may provide a more complete measurement of patient mobility.

Wearable technology may not be feasible to use in all hospitalized patients.

Screening tools for identifying appropriate patients for this technology is needed.

Physical capacity assessments may assist clinicians as a feasible screening method.

The educational program tested in this study, which includes face-to-face, verbal, and written counselling, and telephone follow-up, improved the practice of habitual physical activity among individuals with coronary artery disease.

This type of educational program might contribute to the secondary prevention of coronary artery disease.

The educational program tested in this study can be implemented by health professionals to increase self-efficacy and habitual physical activity in individuals with coronary artery disease.

The prevalence of sedentary behavior among adolescents was high.

Boys with moderate sedentary behavior were 2.7 times more likely to have neck pain when compared to those with low sedentary behavior. Similar findings were observed for girls.

Girls with moderate and high sedentary behavior were 2.5 times more likely to have low back pain.

Most patients who visited the emergency department have had previous episodes of low back pain.

Patients believe that the emergency department is the best place to seek care.

Patients choose the emergency department because it is always available, and free of charge.

These findings provide knowledge to reduce overcrowding and improve health care.

Electromagnetic field therapy did not have an impact on multiple sclerosis-related fatigue in adults with minimal to significant disability.

The effect of electromagnetic fields was similar to placebo for measures of walking performance.

Magnetic field therapy did not evoke changes in depressive symptoms or quality of life.

Evaluation of isokinetic quadriceps testing in COPD is needed to assess its efficacy.

Isokinetic testing was performed incorrectly in a quarter of patients with COPD.

Quadriceps peak torque and total work improved following pulmonary rehabilitation.

Minimal important differences for peak torque and total work were determined.