A study to evaluate the effects of specialized exercises on joint awareness, balance, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Task‐Oriented Functional Loading Exercise combined with Rhythmic Stabilization Technique: Total Intervention Duration: 6 weeks Frequency of Intervention: 3 times a week Detailed Intervention Plan & Exercise‐Specific Frequencies: The intervention includes Task‐Oriented Functional Loading Exercises combined with Rhythmic Stabilization, alongside conventional therapeutic exercises and lower limb stretching. The specific breakdown per session is as follows: Task‐Oriented Functional Loading Exercises: Unilateral Balance: Hold 30 seconds each leg Squat with Arms Forward: Continuous dynamic movement for 60 seconds Lateral Squats: Alternate sides for 1 minute Forward and Backward Leans: 1 repetition forward and 1 backward, holding 30 seconds each direction Squat with Diagonal Reach: 30 seconds each direction Walk Around Obstacle: Continuous walking for 1 minute Rotation Lunges: Alternate sides for 1 minute Lunge and Chop: 30 seconds each side Stair Climbing: Continuous movement for 1 minute Rhythmic Stabilization Technique: Alternating isometric contractions performed for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Conventional Therapeutic Exercises: Straight Leg Raises (Supine, Prone, Side‐Lying, Sitting), Static Quadriceps & Hamstrings, Hip Adductor & Abductor Isometrics, Clamshell, Sit to Stand, and Bridging Exercises. Each exercise is performed for 10 repetitions, with a 10‐second hold where applicable. Lower Limb Stretching: Hamstring, Calf, Quadriceps, and IT Band stretches. Each stretch is performed for 3 repetitions, holding for 30 seconds. Control Intervention1: Conventional Exercise Program: Conventional Therapeutic Exercises: Straight Leg Raises (Supine, Prone, Side‐Lying, Sitting), Static Quadriceps & Hamstrings, Hip Adductor & Abductor Isometrics, Clamshell, Sit to Stand, and Bridging Exercises. Each exercise is performed for 10 repetitions, with a 10‐second hold where applicable. Lower Limb Stretching: Hamstring, Calf, Quadriceps, and IT Band stretches. Each stretch is performed for 3 repetitions, holding for 30 seconds. CONDITION: Health Condition 1: M171‐ Unilateral primary osteoarthritisof knee PRIMARY OUTCOME: Joint Position Sense Test using a goniometer to assess proprioceptionTimepoint: Baseline at Week 0 and post intervention at Week 6 SECONDARY OUTCOME: Numerical Pain Rating ScaleTimepoint: Baseline at Week 0 and post intervention at Week 6 Weight Distribution Symmetry Inde Xusing digital scales to assess body load symmetryTimepoint: Baseline at Week 0 and post intervention at Week 6 Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis IndexTimepoint: Baseline at Week 0 and post intervention at Week 6 INCLUSION CRITERIA: Subjects aged between 45 to 60 years Subjects with primary osteoarthritis Subjects with unilateral OA Subjects with NPRS within 3‐6 Subjects who are asymptomatic Both male and female Grades II and III radiographic severity according to the Kellgren Lawrence scale