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Knock Knee – Genu Valgum

November 17, 2017 11:28 amPublished by Comments Off on Knock Knee – Genu Valgum

What is knock knee? Knock Knee, also known as Genu Valgum, is a condition in which the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened. Individuals with severe valgus deformities are typically unable to touch their feet together while simultaneously straightening the legs. Who suffers from knock knee? Many young children have knock knees, […]

Flat Feet – Pes Planus and Overpronation

November 17, 2017 11:28 amPublished by Comments Off on Flat Feet – Pes Planus and Overpronation

What are Flat Feet? Flat feet (also called Pes Planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Having flat feet, or ‘fallen arches’, means that your feet have low or no arches and press almost completely flat against the ground. […]

Duck Feet – Out-Toeing

November 17, 2017 11:28 amPublished by Comments Off on Duck Feet – Out-Toeing

What’s the difference between Pigeon Toe and Duck Feet? Babies regularly have their feet, legs and hips checked by their doctor in hospital, or at maternal and child-health nurse visits. As children grow, parents are often concerned about their feet pointing inwards when they walk (also called in-toe or pigeon-toed walking) or outwards (also called […]

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Bowlegs – Genu Varum

November 17, 2017 11:28 amPublished by Comments Off on Bowlegs – Genu Varum

What are Bow Legs? Bowlegs is a condition in which your legs appear bowed-out, meaning your knees stay wide apart even when your ankles are together. Bowlegs can sometimes be a sign of an underlying disease, such as Blount’s disease or rickets, and in the long term can lead to arthritis in the knees and […]