| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 2
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N=24
Sample: moderately active, community‐dwelling men and women
Age: mean 72 years (SD 6.3)
Inclusion criteria: 60 years and older, community‐dwelling, physician consent to participate
Exclusion criteria: dependent living status, current involvement in a strength training program, physiological disorders that precluded strenuous exercise or affected vestibular function |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 6LL
Equipment: resistance training machines (Universal, Cybex and Paramount equipment)
Intensity: 75% of 1RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10/2
Program Duration: 8 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: 99% (excluding drop outs)
2. Control Group: not reported |
| Outcomes |
Muscle strength (1 RM)
Maximum walking speed
5‐rep sit‐to‐stand
Balance (1‐leg stance with eyes shut)
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
