The Effect of Balance Training on Functional Outcomes in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Nahid Pirayeh, Khadijeh Khazemi, Fatemeh Rahimi, Neda Mostafaee, Mohammad Jafar Shaterzadeh Yazdi
Abstract
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with balance impairment. Recent studies have used balance exercises for improvement of balance and functional performance among knee OA patients. The purpose of this study was analyzing the effects of balance training in patients with knee OA.
Topics & Concepts
OsteoarthritisBalance (ability)Physical medicine and rehabilitationBalance trainingMedicinePhysical therapyTraining (meteorology)Alternative medicineGeographyPathologyMeteorologyOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesShoulder Injury and Treatment