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Significant improvements were observed in dynamic balance (p &lt; 0.001; d = 0.85), upper limb coordination (p &lt; 0.001; d = 0.92), and PROMIS cognitive function scores (p &lt; 0.001; d = 0.96). Static balance outcomes showed limited changes, except for the eyes-open Stability Index (p = 0.0005; d = \u22120.68). 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