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When should I be worried about knock knees?
We suggest seeing a doctor about your child’s knock knees, if they are: Severe or getting worse over time. Present beyond age 8-10. Painful or causing significant gait problems.
What is the condition of knock knees?
Knock knees (genu valgum) is a condition in which the knees tilt inward while the ankles remain spaced apart. The condition is slightly more common in girls, though boys can develop it too. Knock knees are usually part of a child’s normal growth and development.
How do you solve the knock knee problem in the army?
Answer is simple, in the military training you will need to go through vigorous physical training i.e Long distance running 30-40km, long standing, heavy lifting, crawling, climbing etc. If you have knock knees, your knees will not be able to cope with the amount of load needed in the military training.
Do knock knees get worse with age?
It’s a normal part of development between ages 2–4 that usually gets better by about age 7–8. Some kids might have knock knees from a health problem. If so, the signs develop later, usually after age 6 and get worse instead of better.
What is the fastest way to cure knock knees?
Treatment
- Medications and supplements. If an underlying disease is causing genu valgum, the disease will need to be treated first in order to correct the leg alignment.
- Regular exercise. A doctor may recommend some simple exercises and stretches or refer a person to a physical therapist.
- Weight loss.
- Orthotics.
- Surgery.
What is the home remedy for knock knees in adults?
Yeah, of course, its severity might vary from person to person, but if the problem is not corrected, then this problem can increase, as you age. The most effective way to correct knock knees is by way of exercise….
- Butterfly flutters.
- Side lunges.
- Cycling.
- Sumo squats.
- Leg raises.