| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: yes
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 1/10 in the control group
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 21 (11 in PRT)
Sample: community dwelling older females (with physical performance limitations??)
Age: mean 77.1 years (SD = 5.7)
Inclusion criteria: female sex, age of 70 and older, and a score between four and 10 on the Short Physical Performance Battery
Exclusion criteria: unstable acute or chronic medical conditions, a score less than 23 on the MMSE, or a neuromusculoskeletal condition interfering with exercise participation |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 2UL/4LL with fast concentric phase
Equipment: weighted vest
Intensity: increased to the next level (increase 2% of the subject's baseline body mass) after 10 reps/3 sets
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 8/3
Duration: 12 weeks
Setting: research center (Gym?)
Supervision: full
Adherence: 88 to 90 %
2. Control group: slow velocity and low resistance exercise with body or limb weight, 3 times a week |
| Outcomes |
Primary: Short Physical Performance Battery (including chair rise)
Secondary: Muscle strength
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
Post mean = baseline + change score; baseline SD was used |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
