Summary of characteristics of RT interventions from previous systematic reviews

AuthorsFrequencyVolume and intensitySession programMain findings

Rodríguez-Domínguez et al. [24]

2–3 d/w during 8–21 w

4–12 exercises (leg press, leg extension, leg curl, biceps curl, hand grip strength, core stability exercise and heel raise…), 1–3 sets, 40–60% 1RM, 5 to 20 reps

-Warm-up (10 min)

-RT (50 min)

-Stretching (10 min)

RT was effective in reducing pain intensity and improving functionality in FMS

Vilarino et al. [28]

2–3 d/w during 4–21 w

6–13 exercises (leg press, leg extension, hip flexion, pectoral fly, calf pulldown, shoulder flexion, core stability…), 1–3 sets, 40–5% 1RM, 4 to 20 reps

-Warm-up (5–10 min)

-RT (30–50 min)

-Stretching (5–10 min)

RT was effective in improving mental health in FMS

d/w: days per week; w: week; reps: repetitions