CONCLUSION strength training , Tai Chi and aerobics exercises  improved balance and falls risk in older individuals with knee OA , while water-based exercises and light treatment did not significantly improve balance outcomes .
Strength training , Tai Chi and aerobics exercises can therefore be recommended as falls prevention strategies for individuals with OA .
INTRODUCTION osteoarthritis ( OA ) of knee has been reported as a risk factor for falls and reduced  balance in the elderly .
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapies in improving balance and reducing falls risk among patients with knee OA .
The effects of electrical stimulation combined with continuous passive motion versus isometric exercise on symptoms, functional capacity, quality of life and balance in knee osteoarthritis: randomized clinical trial
The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of electrical stimulation combined with continuous passive motion ( CPM – ES ) versus isometric exercise on symptoms , functional capacity , quality of life , muscle strength , knee and thigh circle measurements , and balance in knee osteoarthritis ( OA ) . This is a r and omized clinical trial . The study was done in Gulhane Military Medical Academy ( GMMA ) Rehabilitation Center . Forty patients with knee OA were included in this study . Participants were r and omly assigned to two groups : 20 patients placed in Group 1 were treated with conventional physical therapy and CPM – ES combination ; 20 patients in Group 2 were treated with conventional physical therapy and isometric exercise . Therapies were applied 3 weeks , 5 days per week . The following main outcome measures were done : values of pain ( VAS was used ) , WOMAC , SF-36 , knee and thigh circle measurements , isokinetic tests , dynamic and static balance tests were determined at baseline and after the treatment . There were no statistically significant differences in the tested variables between the groups for post-treatment values . Dynamic and static balance test improved statistically strongly significantly in both groups . The findings of this study demonstrate that knee OA patients could improve their balance function in both static and dynamic conditions after CPM – ES combination or isometric exercise therapy . The improvement might prevent knee OA patients from falling down and increase their sense of security during physical activities
CONCLUSION strength training , Tai Chi and aerobics exercises  improved balance and falls risk in older individuals with knee OA , while water-based exercises and light treatment did not significantly improve balance outcomes .
Strength training , Tai Chi and aerobics exercises can therefore be recommended as falls prevention strategies for individuals with OA .
INTRODUCTION osteoarthritis ( OA ) of knee has been reported as a risk factor for falls and reduced  balance in the elderly .
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of physical therapies in improving balance and reducing falls risk among patients with knee OA .