| Methods |
Random allocation: Yes;Concealed allocation: No;Baseline comparability: Yes;Blind assessors: No;Blind subjects: No;Blind therapists: No;Adequate follow‐up: No;Intention‐to‐treat analysis: No;Between‐group comparisons: No;Point estimates & variability: Yes;Eligibility criteria: Yes |
| Participants |
20 male (mean age 22) university students with diagnosis of anterior instability (clinical history and positive apprehension test). Excluded if had history of voluntary or traumatic dislocation. |
| Interventions |
Group 1: Isokinetic resistance exercises, 2 times per week.Group 2: Electromyographic Biofeedback Re‐education Program, 2 times per week. Biofeedback provided to instruct dynamic control of humeral head in functional activity. |
| Outcomes |
Assessed at 8, 26 and 52 weeks1. Function (modified Constant score)2. Pain at rest and on activity (3 point scale)3. Isokinetic strength |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
