Genu Valgus
Genu Valgus Treatment & Physiotherapy for Knock KneesGenu valgus, commonly known as knock knees, is a condition in which the knees angle inward and touch each other while the ankles remain apart. This alignment problem can affect walking, posture, balance, and overall lower limb mechanics. Genu valgus is commonly seen in children during growth, but it can also occur in adolescents and adults due to muscle imbalance, obesity, injury, arthritis, or bone deformities. Physiotherapy helps improve alignment, strengthen muscles, and reduce stress on the knees and surrounding joints.
Genu valgus, commonly known as knock knees, is a condition in which the knees angle inward and touch each other while the ankles remain apart. This alignment problem can affect walking, posture, balance, and overall lower limb mechanics. Genu valgus is commonly seen in children during growth, but it can also occur in adolescents and adults due to muscle imbalance, obesity, injury, arthritis, or bone deformities. Physiotherapy helps improve alignment, strengthen muscles, and reduce stress on the knees and surrounding joints.
Common symptoms include:
- Knees touching while standing
- Gap between the ankles when knees are together
- Knee pain or discomfort
- Difficulty walking or running
- Poor posture and balance
- Abnormal walking pattern
- Hip or ankle pain
- Muscle weakness in the legs
- Fatigue during physical activities
- Increased stress on the knee joints
Genu valgus may occur due to:
- Growth and developmental variations
- Muscle weakness or imbalance
- Obesity and excess body weight
- Flat feet
- Poor lower limb alignment
- Bone deformities
- Knee injuries
- Arthritis
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Genetic factors
Diagnosis includes physical examination and assessment of lower limb alignment and joint function. Tests may include:
- Postural assessment
- Gait analysis
- Range of motion examination
- Muscle strength assessment
- X-rays
- Lower limb alignment evaluation
Physiotherapy helps improve lower limb alignment, strengthen muscles, enhance balance, and reduce stress on the knees.
- Ice therapy to reduce pain and inflammation
- Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
- TENS therapy for pain management
- Ultrasound therapy
Manual therapy techniques help improve joint mobility, muscle flexibility, and lower limb movement patterns.
Customized rehabilitation exercises help improve posture, balance, and lower limb stability.
- Quadriceps strengthening exercises
- Hip strengthening exercises
- Glute strengthening exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
- Ankle strengthening exercises
- Hamstring stretches
- Calf stretches
- Hip mobility exercises
- Lower limb flexibility exercises
Balance & Gait Training Balance exercises and gait training help improve walking patterns, coordination, and body alignment.
Patients are guided on proper standing posture, walking mechanics, and activity modifications to reduce stress on the knees.
- Experienced orthopedic physiotherapists
- Personalized rehabilitation programs
- One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
- Advanced exercise and posture correction techniques
- Focus on long-term joint health and alignment
- Evidence-based physiotherapy care
- Guidance for home exercises and prevention
If you or your child is experiencing knee alignment problems, difficulty walking, or knee pain due to genu valgus, our physiotherapy team can help improve mobility and overall lower limb function. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert genu valgus treatment and personalized rehabilitation care.
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