| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: computer‐generalized list
Assessor blinding: yes
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 2/34 in PRT, 2/34 in stretching
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: yes
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Canada
N = 68 (34 in each group)
Sample: elder women with osteoporosis or osteopenia
Age: mean 79.6 years (SD = 2.1)
Inclusion criteria: age between 75‐85 years with low bone mass and diagnosed with osteoporosis/osteopenia
Exclusion criteria: living in care facilities, non‐Caucasian, exercise regularly more than 2 times a week, illness or condition that would affect balance, MMSE score lowers than 23 |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 4 UL, 5LL
Equipment: machines (Keiser Pressurized Air system) or free weights
Intensity: progressed from 50‐60 % of 1 RM to 75‐85% of 1 RM in 4 weeks
Frequency: Ex2
Reps/Sets: 10‐15/2 (first 3 weeks); 6‐8/2 (after week 3)
Duration: 25 weeks
Setting: community center
Supervision: certified fitness instructors
Adherence: 85% for PRT, 79% for stretching (control)
2. Control Group: general stretching, deep breathing and relaxation |
| Outcomes |
Primary: health related quality of life, general physical function
Secondary: muscle strength, gait speed, fall risk assessment
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
