| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no, attention control group used
Loss to follow‐up: 9
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 71
Sample: community‐dwelling women, recruited through media‐based promotion
Age: mean 68 years (SD 5.6)
Inclusion criteria: age 55+, living in retirement residential community, clearance from GP
Exclusion criteria: GP‐identified contraindications to exercise |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1.PRT
Type of Ex: 4UL, 3LL
Equipment: Theraband
Intensity: low to moderate (4/10 on Borg scale)
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 1 set, as many reps to reach 4/10 on Borg
Program Duration: 8 weeks
Setting: gym, group‐based
Supervision: full
Adherence: 88%
2. Control Group: attended all of the exercise sessions to allow social contact |
| Outcomes |
HRQoL (SF‐36)
Strength (3RM)
Grip strength
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 |
