Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults.
Chiung-Ju Liu; Nancy K Latham
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2009
SR / meta-analysisAuthor manuscriptData current as of 25 Oct 2026
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Abstract
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Where this study is used
- Progressive resistance training in older adults: Functional performance (Older adults) — Moderate. Counted in the grade.
Extracted values
AI-assisted extraction: each number comes with the sentence it was read from.
- Studies pooled
- 121
- Participants pooled
- 6700
| Field | Value | Source sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Review question | To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events. | Show quote for Review questionTo assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events. Located at |
| Population | older people | Show quote for PopulationRandomised controlled trials reporting physical outcomes of PRT for older people were included. Located at |
| Intervention · Agent | Progressive resistance strength training (PRT) | Show quote for Intervention · AgentProgressive resistance strength training (PRT) Located at |
| Intervention · Frequency | two to three times per week | Show quote for Intervention · FrequencyIn most trials, PRT was performed two to three times per week and at a high intensity. Located at |
physical ability
SMD 0.14 (95% CI 0.05 to 0.22)
| Field | Value | Source sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome name | physical ability | Show quote for Outcome namePRT resulted in a small but significant improvement in physical ability (33 trials, 2172 participants; SMD 0.14, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.22). Located at |
| Effect measure | SMD | Show quote for Effect measurePRT resulted in a small but significant improvement in physical ability (33 trials, 2172 participants; SMD 0.14, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.22). Located at |
| Effect measure as written | SMD | Show quote for Effect measure as writtenPRT resulted in a small but significant improvement in physical ability (33 trials, 2172 participants; SMD 0.14, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.22). Located at |
| Point estimate | 0.14 | Show quote for Point estimate |
gait speed
MD 0.08 m/s (95% CI 0.04 to 0.12)
| Field | Value | Source sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome name | gait speed | Show quote for Outcome namethere was a modest improvement in gait speed (24 trials, 1179 participants, MD 0.08 m/s, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.12) Located at |
| Effect measure | MD | Show quote for Effect measurethere was a modest improvement in gait speed (24 trials, 1179 participants, MD 0.08 m/s, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.12) Located at |
| Effect measure as written | MD | Show quote for Effect measure as writtenthere was a modest improvement in gait speed (24 trials, 1179 participants, MD 0.08 m/s, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.12) Located at |
| Point estimate | 0.08 | Show quote for Point estimatethere was a modest improvement in gait speed (24 trials, 1179 participants, MD 0.08 m/s, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.12) |
getting out of a chair
SMD −0.94 (95% CI −1.49 to −0.38)
| Field | Value | Source sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome name | getting out of a chair | Show quote for Outcome namea moderate to large effect for getting out of a chair (11 trials, 384 participants, SMD -0.94, 95% CI -1.49 to -0.38) Located at |
| Effect measure | SMD | Show quote for Effect measurea moderate to large effect for getting out of a chair (11 trials, 384 participants, SMD -0.94, 95% CI -1.49 to -0.38) Located at |
| Effect measure as written | SMD | Show quote for Effect measure as writtena moderate to large effect for getting out of a chair (11 trials, 384 participants, SMD -0.94, 95% CI -1.49 to -0.38) Located at |
| Point estimate | −0.94 | Show quote for Point estimatea moderate to large effect for getting out of a chair (11 trials, 384 participants, SMD -0.94, 95% CI -1.49 to -0.38) |
muscle strength
SMD 0.84 (95% CI 0.67 to 1)
| Field | Value | Source sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome name | muscle strength | Show quote for Outcome namePRT had a large positive effect on muscle strength (73 trials, 3059 participants, SMD 0.84, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.00). Located at |
| Effect measure | SMD | Show quote for Effect measurePRT had a large positive effect on muscle strength (73 trials, 3059 participants, SMD 0.84, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.00). Located at |
| Effect measure as written | SMD | Show quote for Effect measure as writtenPRT had a large positive effect on muscle strength (73 trials, 3059 participants, SMD 0.84, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.00). Located at |
| Point estimate | 0.84 | Show quote for Point estimatePRT had a large positive effect on muscle strength (73 trials, 3059 participants, SMD 0.84, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.00). |
pain · Participants with osteoarthritis
SMD −0.3 (95% CI −0.48 to −0.13)
| Field | Value | Source sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome name | pain | Show quote for Outcome nameParticipants with osteoarthritis reported a reduction in pain following PRT(6 trials, 503 participants, SMD -0.30, 95% CI -0.48 to -0.13). Located at |
| Effect measure | SMD | Show quote for Effect measureParticipants with osteoarthritis reported a reduction in pain following PRT(6 trials, 503 participants, SMD -0.30, 95% CI -0.48 to -0.13). Located at |
| Effect measure as written | SMD | Show quote for Effect measure as writtenParticipants with osteoarthritis reported a reduction in pain following PRT(6 trials, 503 participants, SMD -0.30, 95% CI -0.48 to -0.13). Located at |
| Point estimate | −0.3 | Show quote |
How these values were extracted
Model claude-haiku-5-5+claude-sonnet-5-5, run on 26 Oct 2026. 2 passes, 98% agreement between passes. 0 fields checked by a person.