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. 2023 Jan 9;12(2):548. doi: 10.3390/jcm12020548

Table 2.

Characteristics of the Strength Exercise Interventions Included in this Review.

Study Type Material Time/Session Series Repetitions Repetition Time Supervised
Berin, E. et al., 2019 [7] C+ chest press, leg press, rowing, F leg, pulldown, E leg, abdominals and E of back + dynamic and static stretching Physical fitness machines 225 min/week as the maximum (7–10 min of C+ stretching) 2 8–12 NR Yes
Hakestad, K.A. et al., 2015 [15] F, E and W exercises. Weighted vest 60 min NR NR NR NR
Hartley, C. et al., 2020 [22] W+ Leap with a single unilateral leg. NR 8–9 min (C- 5 min + 3 or 4 min leap) 5 (15 s rest between series) 10 NR Yes
Son, W.M. et al., 2020 [23] W+ R (rowing, biceps curl, F shoulder, flexing, FE hip, heel raising, squats) + Cool down Elastic band 60 min (40 min R) 1–4 weeks: 2–3 series (40–50% of 1RM).
5–8 weeks: 2–3 series (50–60% of 1RM).
9–12 weeks: 3–4 series (60–70% of 1RM).
1–4 weeks: 11–12 reps
5–8 weeks: 13–14 reps
9–12 weeks: 15–16 reps
NR Yes
Bittar, S.T. et al., 2015 [24] W+ impact exercises with fast walking with active movement of the arms and/or step exercises on a treadmill + R for arms, legs and abdomen + e.g., recreational exercises with a ball and a massage. Elastic bands + improvised weights 60 min (10 min W, 20–25 min impact exercises with walking, 20–25 min R and 5 min, e.g., recreational exercises with a ball and a massage). R—3 W (2 reps)
R (10 reps)
W (20 s) Yes
Prado- Nunes, P.R. et al., 2016 [25] W+ Squats, F legs, E arms, bench press, rowing, pull down, triceps pulley and flexing with bar. Physical fitness machines NR In W, 1 series
exercise; in G1, 3 series (with 1.5 min between series) or in G3, 6 series.
W (15 reps)
Exercise (8–12 reps)
W (40% of 1RM)
Exercise (70% of 1RM)
Yes
Martinho, N.M. et al., 2016 [26] Pelvic movements, maintaining control and trunk stabilization, with abdominal activation. Virtual reality 30 min 4 (games) 1 5 min Yes
Multanem, J. et al., 2017 [27] Leap exercises with change in direction with music. NR 55 min NR NR NR Yes
Ganderton, C. et al., 2018 [28] Isometric load gluteus medius and minimus + strengthening of quadriceps and calves. Chair as a safety measure NR 2–4 5–15 40 s Yes
Watson, S.L. et al., 2018 [29] W (dead weight) + R (dead weight, air pressure and squats) Physical fitness machines 30 min W—2
R—5
W—5 (50–70% of 1RM)
W—5 (> 80–85% of 1RM)
NR Yes
Nunes, R.P.P. et al., 2019 [30] W+ squats, leg curl, leg extension, bench press, rowing, pull down, bar curl, triceps pulley + S Physical fitness machines EG1 = 45 min
EG2 = 90 min.
W = 1 series (40% of 1RM).
EG1 = 3 series (70% of 1RM).
EG2 = 6 series (70% of 1RM).
W = 15 reps.
EG1 = 8–12 reps.
EG2 = 8–12 reps.
NR Yes
Watson, S.L. et al., 2019 [31] R progressive (low load, dead weight, bench press and back squats) + CI (dominated with leaps) Physical fitness machines 30 min 5 5 (80–85% of 1RM) NR Yes

Abbreviations: E, extension; EG1, experimental group 1; EG2, experimental group 2; F, flexion; FE, flexion-extension; NR, not reported; R, resistance; RM, repetition maximum; S, stretching; W, warm up.