Table 1.
Study design, level of evidence, Modified AXIS scores and allocated quality rating for included articles.
| Author Year Country | Title | Study Design | Level of Evidence* | Modified Axis (Average for reviewers) | Percentage (%) | Quality Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Vecchio et al. 2022 Australia | The Effects of Modified Taekwondo on Measures of Functional Fitness in Older Adults | Randomised Control Trial | III-2 | 15/20 | 75% | Good |
| Kim et al. 2020 Korea | Effects of Tai Chi versus Taekkyon on balance, lower-extremity strength, and gait ability in community-dwelling older women: A single-blinded randomized clinical trial. | A Comparative Study | II | 15.5/20 | 77.5% | Good |
| Ciaccioni et al. 2019 Italy | Effects of a 4-month judo program on gait performance in older adults. | Randomised Control Trial | III-2 | 15.5/20 | 77.5% | Good |
| Cho & Roh 2019 Korea | Taekwondo Enhances Cognitive Function as a Result of Increased Neurotrophic Growth Factors in Elderly Women. | A Comparative Study | II | 15.5/20 | 77.5% | Good |
| de Queiroz et al 2016 Brazil | 12 weeks of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training improves functional fitness in elderly men. | A Comparative Study | II | 15/20 | 75% | Good |
| Cromwell et al. 2007 USA | Tae Kwon Do: An Effective Exercise for Improving Balance and Walking Ability in Older Adults. | Randomised Control Trial | III-2 | 15/20 | 75% | Good |
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| k = 0.93 | Mean = 76.25% (SD ± 2.26%) | |||||
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Level of evidence (31)