Table 2 Study quality scoring system (adapted from [19])

1

Inclusion criteria stated

0–2

2

Subjects assigned appropriately

0–2

3

Procedures described

0–2

4

Dependent variables defined

0–2

5

Assessments practical

0–2

6

Training duration practical (acute vs. long term)

0–2

7

Statistics appropriate

0–2

8

Results detailed (mean, standard deviation, percent change, effect size)

0–2

9

Conclusions insightful (clear, practical application, future directions)

0–2

Total

0–18