| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: matched by age then randomised
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 2
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: UK
N = 20
Sample: women with functional limitations
Age: median 81 years
Inclusion criteria: age:75+, from GP practice, have minor or major functional/mobility laminations
Exclusion criteria: any disease / condition adversely affected by exercise |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 2UL, 6LL
Equipment: theraband, cuff‐weights
Intensity: resistance increased as soon as participant could complete 3 sets of 8 reps
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 4‐8/3
Program Duration: 8 weeks
Setting: 1 class per week, 2 home sessions per week
Supervision: class supervised, home exercises unsupervised
Adherence: no subject performed fewer than 30 complete sessions
2. Control Group: asked not to change activities |
| Outcomes |
Human Activity Profile
Strength (isometric strength and handgrip)
1‐legged balance
Chair rise
Timed walk
Timed up‐and‐go
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 |
