Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review

Siti Muawanah ; Azliyana Azizan ; Susi Endrini ; Samosir ; Nova Relida
The International Conference on Health Practice an... 📅 2026 Vol 7
Abstract
Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common joint disease in older adults, leading to pain, reduced mobility, anddisability. Frailty, a condition of physical decline, increases vulnerability to health issues. Research suggests a strong connection between KOA and frailty, but this relationship is not fully understood.Objective :This review explores how KOA and frailty are linked, their shared risk factors, and the impact on older adults' health. Methods : A literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies were selected based on relevance to KOA, frailty, and community-dwelling older adults. Results : KOA contributes to frailty by causing chronic pain, muscle weakness, and mobility loss. Frailty, in turn, worsens KOA by reducing physical activity and increasing inflammation. People with both conditions have a higher risk of falls, disability, and poor quality of life. However, there is limited research on interventions addressing both conditions together. Conclusion KOA and frailty create a cycle of worsening health. Early screening and interventions, such as physiotherapy, strength training, and pain management, are essential to maintaining
Keywords
Knee osteoarthritis; physical frailty; community-dwelling older adults
How to Cite

Siti Muawanah, et al. (2026). Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review. The International Conference on Health Practice and Research (ICHPR), 7.

Siti Muawanah; Azliyana Azizan; Susi Endrini; Samosir, Nova Relida, "Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review," The International Conference on Health Practice and Research (ICHPR), vol. 7, 2026.

Siti Muawanah; Azliyana Azizan; Susi Endrini; Samosir, Nova Relida. "Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review." The International Conference on Health Practice and Research (ICHPR), vol. 7, 2026.

Siti Muawanah; Azliyana Azizan; Susi Endrini; Samosir, Nova Relida. "Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review." The International Conference on Health Practice and Research (ICHPR) 7 (2026).

Siti Muawanah, et al. (2026) 'Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review', The International Conference on Health Practice and Research (ICHPR), 7.

Siti Muawanah; Azliyana Azizan; Susi Endrini; Samosir, Nova Relida. Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) and Its Relationship with Physical Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Narrative Review. The International Conference on Health Practice and Research (ICHPR). 2026;7.

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