Effects of kinesthesia and balance exercises in knee osteoarthritis.

Background: In patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), there is a prominent loss in proprioception and kinesthesia sensation compared with control subjects of the same age and gender.

Objectives: The aim of this study is the investigation of short-term clinical effects of kinesthesia and balance exercises in patients with knee OA.

Methods: This 8-week study was conducted on 66 female patients with knee OA who were randomized into 2 groups.