| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: by a computer program
Assessor blinding: On measuring muscle cross‐sectional area
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 2/13‐PRT group, 3/12‐Control
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Denmark
N = 25 (13 in PRT)
Sample: unilateral hip replacement due to OA
Age: Mean 71 years
Inclusion criteria: age at least of 60 years, and unilateral primary hip replacement due to OA
Exclusion criteria: cardiopulmonary, neurological, or cognitive problems |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 2 LL and standard care
Equipment: sandbags strapped to the ankle of the operated leg during hospitalization, after day 7, Technogym International machines
Intensity: week 0‐6, 20 to 12 RM; the last 6 weeks, 8 RM
Frequency: daily during hospitalization, Ex3 after day 7
Reps/Sets: week 0‐6, 10/ 3‐5; the last 6 weeks, 8/3‐5
Duration: 12 weeks
Setting: not reported
Supervision: physical therapist
Adherence: not reported
2. Control Group: home‐based standard care |
| Outcomes |
Muscle strength
Gait speed
Stair climbing
Sit‐to‐stand
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
SD was calculated from SE |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
