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The control group received the conventional physical therapy, whereas the study group received the same therapy as the control group in addition to the isokinetic training 3 days a week for 12 weeks. Measurement of stability indices using the Biodex Stability System as well as peak torque of knee flexors and extensors of both sides using the isokinetic dynamometer was performed before and after 12 weeks of the treatment program. Each group showed significant improvements in postural balance and peak torque of knee flexors and extensors (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>&lt;0.05), with significantly greater improvements observed in the study group compared with the control group (<jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>&lt;0.05). 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