| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: a table of random numbers
Assessor blinding: not reported
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 0
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 9 for each group
Sample: see below
Age: mean = 77.3 years (SD = 0.7)
Inclusion criteria: convenience sample from Academic Health Care Center
Exclusion criteria: participated in a strength‐training programme within 6 months, pre‐existing orthopaedic complications that would have affected any of the exercise, cardiac and respiratory conditions |
| Interventions |
PRT (once a week versus twice a week)
Type of Ex: 3UL/ 3LL
Equipment: Cybex machines
Intensity: high (75% of 1RM)
Frequency: Ex2 versus Ex1
Reps/Sets: 10‐15 /1 for each exercise
Duration: 9 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: not reported |
| Outcomes |
Strength (1RM)
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
Date from 2 times a week and one time a week were compared |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
