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The evidence for the benefits of power training on physical function and self-reported function was rated as low-certainty.

Practitioners should be aware of the limitations in the evidence when recommending power training.

StrongQualifiesmedium confidence
The evidence was downgraded by 2 levels for high risk of bias and imprecision for physical function and very serious imprecision for self-reported physical function.
Anoop Balachandran et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2022

Why this rating

Based on systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.

Source

Comparison of Power Training vs Traditional Strength Training on Physical Function in Older Adults

Anoop Balachandran et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2022

DOI 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.11623

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