Background and Objective: Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disorder of multifactorial etiology characterized by loss of articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at margins, sub-chondral sclerosis and range of biochemical and morphological etiologies of synovial membrane and joint capsule. Patient with OA knee most frequently complain of pain, stiffness, instability in joint and decrease in daily living activities. Physiotherapy is the main choice of treatment where in the conservative part is concerned, which includes exercise therapy-supervised strengthening exercise, manual therapy and taping. Electrical modalities like TENS and Ultrasound can be used to reduce pain. This study is aimed to compare the effectiveness of kinesthesia and balance exercises versus closed kinematic chain exercises to reduce pain and improve functional performance in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients.

Methods and materials: A total of 60 subjects met selection criteria for the study and were divided into 2 groups, 30 members in group A (kinesthesia and balance exercises) 30 members in group B (closed kinematic chain exercises). Both groups are given interventions 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Both groups were also given conventional physiotherapy program for 8 weeks. The outcomes of pain, ROM and functional disability were measured using Goniometer and WOMAC Scores.

Results: paired T test was used to analyze statistical significance between pre and post test scores within groups. Unpaired T test was used for Statistical analysis of data between groups, the results of the study showed that statistically kinesthesia and balance exercises are more effective than closed kinematic chain exercises when compared on post test values of Goniometric reading and WOMAC Scores.