Tai-Chi and other balance training for Knee Osteoarthritis and pain.

Hi all, I'm a student Physical Therapist with the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Recently, I conducted research on the effects of Tai-Chi and other balancing type training techniques on knee osteoarthritis and pain. The research shows that Tai-Chi, Biodex balancing system, and other proprioceptive training techniques with showed a significant reduction in knee pain, and improved mobility in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KA) of various KA grade levels. I have been working with a patient age 65 and is an avid runner with KA. He'd like to continue to run to some degree and proprioceptive training is helping him to do just that. I've included the references at the bottom of the post and can answer any questions if need be. Thank you!

--> Javed S, Riaz H, Saeed A, Begum R. Effects of biodex balance training on symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in Rawalpindi: A randomized control trial. J Pak Med Assoc. 2021;71(2):402-405. doi:10.47391/jpma.331

--> Hu X, Lai Z, Wang L. Effects of Tai chi exercise on knee and ankle proprioception among individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Res Sports Med. 2019;28(2):268-278. doi:10.1080/15438627.2019.1663520

-->Lin D-H, Lin C-HJ, Lin Y-F, Jan M-H. Efficacy of 2 non-weight-bearing interventions, proprioception training versus strength training, for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39(6):450-457. doi:10.2519/jospt.2009.2923

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