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December 6, 2025Journal of Integrated Health SciencesOpen Access

Factors Associated with Balance Confidence in Middle-aged People with Osteoarthritis Knee: An Observational Study

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DSDrishti Shah

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Overview

Observational study finds that pain-related disability and dynamic balance impact balance confidence in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, suggesting targeted rehabilitation may reduce fall risk.

Key Points

  • Balance confidence is significantly affected by pain-related disability and dynamic balance, showing the need for focused rehabilitation.
  • Multiple regression analysis indicated that higher disability scores correlate with lower balance confidence, emphasizing effective interventions.
  • Assessment utilized various clinical metrics, including the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and functional reach test.
  • Targeted rehabilitation may enhance balance confidence and lower fall risk through improved postural stability, specifically in knee osteoarthritis patients.

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Drishti Shah (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cfbb3f947a0a125a4e9https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_70_25
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