| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: yes
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 9
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 102
Sample: non‐disabled community‐dwelling older people
Age: mean 72 years
Inclusion criteria: non‐disabled, community dwelling, aged 65 and over; clearance from GP
Exclusion criteria: significant coronary artery disease, angina, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, or significant or new onset rhythm disturbance; neurological disorders with residual deficit; renal failure requiring dialysis; recent cancer with active chemotherapy or radiation treatment; uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes or seizure disorders; recent fracture; legal blindness; major mobility limitations; failed exercise safety evaluation (i.e. resting heart rate greater than 120 bpm, resting systolic/ diastolic great than 165/100 or less than 80/50, or failed treadmill test; English speaking; have access to a VCR or willing and able to use one provided by the study |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1.PRT
Type of Ex: 10 exercises to the UL, LL and Tr
Equipment: Theraband
Intensity: low to moderate
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10/1
Duration: 12‐15 weeks
Setting: home‐based
Supervision: low
Adherence: mean 58%, median 71%
2. Control Group: continued with normal activities , on a waiting list for exercises |
| Outcomes |
Strength (Cybex isokinetic dynamometer)
Psychological well‐being (Profile of Mood States battery)
SF‐36
Comments on adverse events: no ( not identified as such) |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
