The Effect of Exercise Training on Balance and Functional Status in Individuals With Osteoarthritis'

The Effect of Different Exercise Training on Balance and Functional Status in Individuals With Osteoarthritis'

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of Clinical Pilates Exercise Training and Combined Exercise Training on balance and functional status in individuals with knee Osteoarthritis (OA).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis II-III level according to the results of radiological evaluation by Kellgren and Lawrence

  • Individuals aged between 40 and 70 years
  • Individuals who have pain in his/her either of the knees in 3 month period and who have a VAS score of 3 or more
  • Individuals who can walk 10 meters independently (with or without ancillary device)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with Body Mass Index 35 and above
• Individuals with a history of surgery or injury involving the lower limb within the last 1 year (knee / hip endoprosthesis, post-fracture surgery, menisectomy, etc.)
• Individuals who received hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid injections in the last year
• People with severe eyesight, hearing disabilities Individuals with neurological deficit or disorder
• Individuals with regular exercise habits in the last 6 months
• Individuals with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.