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Serial number
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Data items
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Characteristics
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1
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Study identification
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This included the title, authors and year of publication
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2
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Study design
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Information on the type of study (e.g., randomized controlled trial, cohort study), sample size, and duration of the study was extracted
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3
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Population characteristics
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Details about the participants, including age, gender, diagnosis of the genetic muscle-wasting disorder, disease severity, and inclusion and exclusion criteria, were collected
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4
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Intervention details
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Comprehensive information on the physiotherapeutic interventions was recorded. This included the type of intervention (e.g., structured exercise programs, home-based training, intensive physiotherapy), duration, frequency, and intensity of the interventions
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5
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Comparator details
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Data on the comparator groups, including no intervention, standard care, or alternative exercise modalities, were documented
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6
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Outcome measures
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The primary outcome was usually the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Secondary outcomes included other functional assessments, muscle strength parameters, and quality of life measures
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7
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Results
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The main findings of the studies were recorded, focusing on the quantitative data related to the primary and secondary outcomes. This included mean differences, confidence intervals, p-values, and any reported effect sizes
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8
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Risk of bias assessment
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Information related to the assessment of bias within each study was extracted. This included details on randomization, blinding, incomplete outcome data, and selective reporting
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