Item | Description | Scoring |
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Internal validity | ||
1 | Indicates reliability of outcome measures | A positive point was assigned if a minimum sampling duration of 90 s and/or 3–5 reps was used |
2 | Clear presentation of balance assessment | A positive point was assigned if replication of the experiment is possible based on the information in the article |
3 | Correction for confounding effect on dependent variables | Positive points were assigned if confounders were taken into account, or appropriate matching on these variables was performed |
3a Study controls for age | ||
3b Study controls for gender | ||
3c Study controls for height | ||
3d Study controls for body mass | ||
Statistical validity | ||
4 | The use of appropriate statistical tests | A positive point was assigned if appropriate tests were used to assess differences in balance |
5 | Adequate sample size | A positive point was assigned if a minimum of 20 subjects per group were included |
External validity | ||
6 | Sufficient information about the subject’s characteristics | Positive if information was provided about |
6a Adequate information regarding age | ||
6b Adequate information regarding gender | ||
6c Adequate information regarding height | ||
6d Adequate information regarding body mass | ||
6e Adequate information regarding severity of curve (Cobb angle) |