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Table 2 Methodological quality of studies based on the PEDro score

From: Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis

Author (ref)

PEDro scale item

Total

1a

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Carroll et al. [11]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

McLester et al. [17]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

Brigatto et al. [22]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

Gentil et al. [44]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

Murlasits et al. [45]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

Silva et al. [46]

Yes

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

5

DiFranciso-Donoghue et al. [47]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

Lera Orsatti et al. [48]

Yes

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

4

Candow and Burke [49]

Yes

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

6

Schoenfeld et al. [50]

Yes

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

5

Thomas and Burns [51]

Yes

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

5

Arazi and Asadi [52]

Yes

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

5

  1. PEDro Physiotherapy Evidence Database. The PEDro scale is based on the Delphi list [25]. Column 1a not used in the calculation of the scores. Only criterion 2–11 are scored giving a total out of 10. Column numbers correspond to the following criteria on the PEDro scale: 1a = eligibility criteria (1a = eligibility criteria specified [yes/no]); 2 = random allocation; 3 = concealed allocation; 4 = groups similar at baseline; 5 = blinded subjects; 6 = blinded therapists; 7 = blinded assessors; 8 = follow-up measures obtained for > 85% of subjects; 9 = intention to treat analysis; 10 = between-groups statistical comparison; 11 = point measures and measures of variability