| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 1
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 39
Sample: healthy, community‐dwelling
Age: range 65‐85 years
Inclusion criteria: aged 65‐85, approval of physician, community residents
Exclusion criteria: not reported |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 5UL, 2LL
Equipment: Universal Hercules Gym Machine
Intensity: not specified, but progressed throughout
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10/2
Program Duration: 10 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: full
Adherence: not reported
2. Control Group: no active intervention |
| Outcomes |
Strength (number of reps at % of body weight)
Functional Fitness Assessment for adults >60
Agility Assessment (walking between cones)
Hand‐eye co‐ordination ("soda pop" test)
Grip strength
Physical Self‐Efficacy Scale (PSE)
Comments on adverse events: no |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
