| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: concealed envelopes
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 3
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: New Zealand
N = 20
Sample: hospitalised older people
Age: mean 81 years (SD 8.6)
Inclusion criteria: 65 years or older, patient on hospital ward, expected length of stay of > 1 week
Exclusion criteria: unable to perform knee extension against gravity with both legs, recent lower limb fracture, cognitive impairment which limited participation, leg ulcers on lower calf region |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 1 LL
Equipment: velcro ankle weights
Intensity: 50‐80% 1RM
Frequency: 5 times a week
Reps/Sets: 8/3
Duration: duration of hospital stay (app 2 weeks)
Setting: gym in rehabilitation wards of a hospital
Supervision: full
Adherence: 90%
2. Control Group: regular physiotherapy |
| Outcomes |
Strength (1RM)
Gait speed
TUAG
Balance (Berg)
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 |
