Postural Stability and Proprioception Abnormalities in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) leads to the damage of all joint components, with consequent proprioceptive impairment leading a decline in balance and an increase risk falls. This study was aimed at assessing postural stability proprioception patients knee OA, relation between severity OA functional performance. Thirty-eight were recruited. classified Kellgren–Lawrence score. Postural assessed double- single-limb stance, open- closed-eyes instrumented device. Functional performance using Score Society (KSS) Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB). Relationships variables analyzed. reduced respect reference values double-limb stance tests patients, while single-stance only females. Radiological severity, KSS-Functional score SPPB correlated greater impairments single-stance. show decreased abilities impairments. Proprioception seems be impaired mostly In conclusion, clinical management should include ongoing assessment training during rehabilitation.