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Effects Of Exercise On Balance Function In People With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials.

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Research Domains
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Sports Science And Exercise
Exercise Physiology
Effects Of Exercise On Balance Function In People With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials.

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Effects of Exercise on Balance Function in People with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Xingyue Wang^1,2, Zhuying Chen³, Yin Liang³

¹Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Performance and Skill Assessment, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

|June 13, 2025

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Summary

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Exercise significantly improves balance in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients. Multicomponent training, especially for those under 60, is most effective, requiring at least 180 minutes weekly.

Keywords:

balance function exercise knee osteoarthritis multicomponent training

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Orthopedics
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent condition leading to impaired balance and increased fall risk.
Effective interventions are crucial for improving functional mobility and quality of life in KOA patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically evaluate the impact of exercise on balance function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).
To identify the most effective exercise protocols for enhancing balance in KOA populations.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted across five major databases until September 2024.
A meta-analysis of 22 studies was performed using weighted mean differences (WMDs) and random-effects models.
Balance outcomes were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.

Main Results:

Exercise interventions led to significant improvements in balance function for KOA patients.
Statistically significant improvements were observed in BBS (WMD, 2.65) and TUG (WMD, -0.59).
Multicomponent training, longer intervention durations (≥ 8 weeks), longer sessions (≥ 60 min), higher frequency (≥ 3 times/week), and younger patients (< 60 years) showed greater balance improvements.

Conclusions:

Exercise is a highly effective intervention for improving balance in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Multicomponent exercise programs are recommended as the most effective approach for balance enhancement in KOA.
Clinicians should advise KOA patients, particularly those under 60, to engage in at least 180 minutes of exercise per week, with sessions of 60 minutes, three times weekly.