A Study to Analyze the Role of Physical Therapy to Improve Balance, Proprioception and Kinesthesia in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis : A Systemic Review

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a major cause of musculoskeletal disability worldwide. Knee Osteoarthritis patients have proprioception deficits, alter balance and postural control due to that risk of falls is increase and affect the quality of life. A study to analyze the role of physical therapy to improve Balance, Proprioception and Kinesthesia in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Authors searched Pubmed, the Online Library, the Archives, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library from 1999 to 2021. Total of 3264 participants were included in the 15 RCT studies. The result of the study showed that an improvement in proprioception, balance, and kinesthesia had a significant role in increased quality of life due to the decreased risk of fall in osteoarthritis knee patients. So, physical therapy treatment helps to improve the efficacy of Balance, Proprioception and Kinesthesia in knee Osteoarthritis patients.