Changes in secondary outcomes (as percentages) from baseline to follow-up by group.

<p><u>Notes:</u> the changes are represented as mean ± standard error of mean (SEM). Changes were calculated as the difference between the follow-up and baseline values (delta), divided by the baseline value and multiplied by 100. <u>Abbreviations</u>: PT = peak torque; 6MWT = 6-minute walking test.</p

Consort diagram indicating sample sizes at each stage during the study.

<p>Consort diagram indicating sample sizes at each stage during the study.</p