| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: yes
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 5
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: The Netherlands
N = 26
Sample: low knee‐extensor muscle strength
Age: mean 75.9 years (SD 6.8) in the exercise group
Inclusion criteria: local residents 65 years and over
Exclusion criteria: maximum knee extensor torque for both legs >87.5 Nm, self‐reported disease or condition such as uncontrolled heart failure or a neurological disease that would be adversely affected by the exercises in the program |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control and versus aerobic
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 5UL, 3LL
Equipment: resistance training machines
Intensity: 75% of 5RM at first, progressed to 8‐12RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets 8‐12/1‐2
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: excluded those who did not have 80% or more attendance
2. Control Group: asked not to make significant changes in their physical activity and nutrition habits over a 12‐week period
3. Aerobic Training: trained on treadmills and cycle ergometers 3 times per week at 60‐70% estimated HR reserve, for 21‐ 45 minutes per session |
| Outcomes |
Strength (maximum torque measured by the Quadriso‐tester)
Gronigen Activity Restriction Scale, an ADL/IADL Index with scores from 18 (no limitations) to 72 (fully dependent)
Timed walking test
Timed up‐and‐go
Balance (FICSIT balance test, graded from 1‐6)
Comments on adverse events: yes ( asked about complaints during exercise) |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
