Systematic review: exercise training for equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy

Table 2 PEDro score

Criteria	Rayn et al. [37]	Kalkman et al. [38]	Hosl et al. [39]	Kruse et al. [40]	Bohm et al. [41]	Scholtes et al. [42]	Dodd et al. [43]
1. Specified eligibility criteria	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2. Random allocation of participants	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
3. Concealed allocation	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
4. Similar prognosis at baseline	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
5. Blinded participant	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
6. Blinded therapists	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
7. Blinded assessors	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
8. More than 85% follow-up for at least one key outcome	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
9. “Intention to treat” analysis	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
10. Between-group statistical analysis for at least one key outcome	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
11. Point estimates of variability for at least one key outcome	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
PEDro score	88/10	66/10	66/10	55/10	88/10	77/10	88/10