Figure 1. Flow diagram of the study selection process.
Figure 2. Assessment risk of bias in included studies.
Figure 3. Forest plots of the effects of exercise program; primary outcomes.
Figure 4. Forest plots of the effects of exercise program; secondary outcomes.
Table 1. Characteristics of Included Studies
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