| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: stratified by physical function scores of SF‐36
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 5/30
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 30 (15 in each group)
Sample: disabled women with CHD
Age: mean 70.5 years (SD = 4)
Inclusion criteria: age > 65 years SF‐36 physical function < 85 Had definite CHD
Exclusion criteria: hospitalization for an acute coronary syndrome within 6 months, very low threshold angina, exercise‐test limiting noncardiac comorbility, uncontrolled BP, sternal nonunion after coronary surgery, recent participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program, inflammatory arthritis, and dementia |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 5UL, 3LL
Equipment: Universal weights and dumbbells
Intensity: high (80% of 1RM)
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10/2
Duration: 24 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: required to be 75%
2. Control Group: 30 to 40 minutes of stretching, calisthenics, light yoga, and deep‐breathing progressive relaxation exercise |
| Outcomes |
Primary: CS physical performance test , SF‐36
Secondary: strength (1 RM), peak V02, 6‐minute walk
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 |
