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Balance Control is Sequentially Correlated with Proprioception, Joint Range of Motion, Strength, Pain, and Plantar Tactile Sensation Among Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis.

Peixin ShenSimin LiLi LiDaniel T P FongDewei MaoQipeng Song
Published in: Sports medicine - open (2024)
Worse proprioception and PTS, smaller ROM, and less strength were detected among older adults with KOA, and their proprioception, PTS, pain, ROM, and strength were all related to balance control. Proprioception had the strongest correlations, followed by ROM, strength, pain, and PTS. Precise KOA rehabilitation programs may be proposed following the sequence of improving the five factors.
Keyphrases
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • neuropathic pain
  • public health
  • spinal cord