Method: This experimental study was carried out using Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and WOMAC scale amongst osteoarthritis of knee in hospitals across Maharashtra state, India. A total of 30 samples aged between 50-65 years were included in the study. There were 2 groups the first was pilates group and second was conventional physiotherapy exercises group. The protocol was of three weeks which consisted four sessions per week

Results: When pilates and conventional PT exercises were compared results showed that there is significant improvement in physical functioning on WOMAC scale than pain on NPRS. On WOMAC scale 3 components were calculated separately (i.e pain, stiffness, physical function) pre and post intervention. Out of which physical function component scoring was improved significantly as compared to pain and stiffness. Hence we can say that Pilates are more helpful in improving physical functioning of the participants.

Conclusion: From the study we can conclude that patients with OA knee can achieve significant benefits using Pilates exercises. They have been found efficacious for the improvement of knee functions.