Physiotherapy For Knock Knee

There is abduction of the tibia or the femur so that in standing the knees come close together and there is a gap between the feet. This issue may be the result of a developmental abnormality or disease which affects the structure of the knee joint.

MANAGEMENT

When the condition results in young children it often corrects itself and generally no treatment is required. Because of the position of the legs, it is usually associated with postural flat feet.

When the condition is the result of a disease process, for example rheumatoid arthritis, then treatment may be necessary. Effective physiotherapy can be of help. If the deformity is due to Changes in the soft-tissue structures, lengthening of the medial ligament and weakness of muscles, correction may be achieved by splinting. However, if bone changes have occurred surgery may be required. In some cases a wedge osteotomy  (This is a situation where procedure where a bone is cut to correct its alignment, shorten or lengthen it or reshape it) may be indicated whereas in others, particularly when there is constant pain, a knee replacement may be considered.

PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT

Treatment for children with postural defects unless the postural flat feet persists. when the management will be as described in the section on flat feet. Patients are sometimes encouraged to wear splint as a form of treatment to relieve pain. Strengthening exercises for  the muscles, and re- education of gait possibly with the help of crutches or a frame. Patients who have had surgery will require pre and post- operative treatment as described in one of our write – up.

If you have been looking for where to gain for the pains you have been going through, search no more visit EFFECTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY & FITNESS CLINIC, a place known for turning pain to gain.

LLearn proper technique or work with a fitness coach.

Warm up before workouts and cool down afterward.Don’t push through pain — pain is a warning signal.

Strengthen your core to protect your spine.Allow your body time to rest and recover.

Address: No 2D Ajumgobia F.I.A Close, Behind Upland Mall, Opposite Conoil Filling Station, Kado Estate, Abuja. Phone number: +234 803 436 5055 or +234 811 885 6060  +234 9098604470

🌐 Facebook: https://facebook.com/Felixphysiotherapy

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effectivephysio/

🐦 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/effectvphysio

▶ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23gJ8W0zkSrSbOLxk8XIDA

💬 WhatsApp Chat Link: https://wa.me/2349098604470CTS: +2348118856060 +2348034365055