| Methods |
RCT with 3 groups: PRT, functional training, and PRT with functional training
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: not reported
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 25
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 9‐PRT
Sample: functional limited older adults (low isometric knee extension strength)
Age: mean 72 years (SD = 10)
Inclusion criteria: bilateral isometric knee extension strength test < 3Nm/Kg; pass physician's clearance
Exclusion criteria: had cardiac or pulmonary difficulty |
| Interventions |
PRT versus functional training and versus PRT with functional training
1.PRT
Type of Ex: 3 LL
Equipment: Life‐Fitness Inc.
Intensity: 10 RM
Frequency: Ex2
Reps/Sets: 8/2
Duration: 10 weeks (8‐10 weeks of control period before intervention)
Setting: not reported (Gym?)
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: not reported
2. Functional training group: N=7, rising from a chair, rising from kneeling, stair ascending/descending
3. PRT and functional training group: N = 8, 1/week PRT training and 1/week of functional training |
| Outcomes |
Muscle strength
Max. knee isometrics
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
Data from PRT and functional training group were compared |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
