Open AccessPhysical therapies for improving balance and reducing falls risk in osteoarthritis of the knee: a systematic review
Author(s) -
Sumaiyah Mat,
Maw Pin Tan,
Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman,
Chin Teck Ng
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afu112
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoarthritis , balance (ability) , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , alternative medicine , pathology
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.
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