Characteristics and treatment strategies of proprioception in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis
Proprioception decline is extremely common in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA),results in weakened patient control and balance of the knee joint,and affects their daily lives.The recovery of proprioception has become an important indicator to assess the degree of KOA rehabilitation.In recent years,with the development and upgrading of intelligent rehabilitation equipment and medical technology,our understanding of proprioception in the elderly with KOA has been continuously advancing,and treatment methods are abundant and diverse.This article offers a basic overview of knee proprioception,analyzes the causes of its decline,and reviews its treatment strategies.