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Bow legs, or genu varum, is a condition where the legs curve outward 👣. It can be caused by genetics 👪, nutritional deficiencies 🥛, or medical conditions 🤒. While some cases may require treatment like bracing 🦾 or surgery 💉, many people live healthy lives with bow legs, embracing their unique physiology 🌈. #drramphysio #pain #physio #exercise #knee #kneepain | Dr.ramphysio

✅ Genu varum, commonly known as bow legs, is a condition in which a child’s legs curve outward when standing with the feet together. ✅ Exercises can help in mild cases of genu varum (bow legs) by strengthening the muscles around the hips, thighs, and knees and improving overall leg alignment, especially in growing children and adults. ✅ Exercises include hip abductor strengthening (like side leg raises), inner thigh (adductor) exercises, hamstring and calf stretches, straight leg raises, and wal

Running injuries can occur due to genu valgus, also known as caving in of the knees. When the knees point in, it causes a chain reaction down the legs setting you up for ankle, knee, hip, and back pain! The glute med and hip abductors play a big role in limiting the knees from pointing in and set us up for good hip stability. Strengthening them along with improving hip rotation mobility decreases tightness in the hips, allowing for proper running mechanics. Give these exercises a go if your knee