| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: a computer generated randomisation list generated by person external to the study as was managed by an external department
Assessor blinding: yes
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 3/35 in the gym group, 3/35 in the control group
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: yes
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Australia
N = 70 (35 in each group)
Sample: community living adults with OA of the hip or knee
Age: mean 69.8 years (SD = 9.2)
Inclusion criteria: read, write, and speak English, could give informed consent, and provide transport to attend the training sessions
Exclusion criteria: had received physiotherapy or hydrotherapy in the past 6 weeks, attending community exercise classes; joint replacement surgery within the past 12 months or the next 12 weeks; and cognitive impairment |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 1UE/4 LL
Equipment: weighted gaiters
Intensity: 10 RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: not reported
Duration: 6 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: 75 %
2. Control Group: telephone calls to record any changes in their condition drug use or injuries |
| Outcomes |
Primary: SF‐12, Adelaide Activities profile, WOMAC
Secondary: muscle strength, Arthritis Self‐Efficacy Questionnaire
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Low risk |
A ‐ Adequate |
