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Hey there! I have trained many students to correct knock knee for various govt exams like NDA. Please feel free to connect with me online.

If structural (bone alignment) → exercise won’t fully “straighten” it, but you can reduce its impact, improve function, and prevent pain. If functional (muscle imbalance, foot issues) → physio can improve alignment significantly with corrective exercises and orthotics. At your age (I assume late teens/early 20s since you’re aiming for Army) → bone structure is mostly fixed, but muscle/postural corrections can still make a visible difference. This is definitely improvable with physiotherapy. Correcting it will also improve your overall posture, running efficiency, and reduce risk of back/hip pain.

As a physiotherapist, I understand your concern about knock knees (genu valgum) measuring 4-5 cm and slight anterior pelvic tilt (APT), especially with your goal to recruit into the army. Knock knees can sometimes have a genetic component, but the degree and correctability depend on factors like age, severity, and underlying causes. At 18, your bones are still maturing, which may offer some potential for improvement.

Knock knee can be associated with APT. So I suggest you to get assessed by a physiotherapist thoroughly.

Exercises can improve but it cannot be reduced completely.

Have to check the x ray and family history, it is not genetic then it can be reduced at some amount

No , it's not fully correctable. Exercise can improve your muscles range of motion and quality of life. Slightly tilt can be treated.

Pelvic tilt: Usually correctable with physiotherapy, stretching, strengthening, and posture training. If the inter-malleolar distance is 4–5 cm and bones are already matured (above 18 years), the deformity generally does not fully correct on its own. The Indian Army has strict medical fitness standards. Slight pelvic tilt can be fixed with exercises.

A 3–4 cm knock knee gap and slight anterior pelvic tilt can often be improved if due to muscle imbalance, but if genetic/structural, only partial correction is possible. And consult your physiotherapist ASAP.

It can’t be fixed as such only surgery can correct it

Not correctable & dont waste ur time inthis

As a Physiotherapist i think u should consult a physiotherapist nearby to assess in person.

Even if it is genetical, it can very much be fixed. Both of these postural deformities are somewhat interlinked. Treating one will help easing out the other. However it will require time, effort and patience.

Do strengthing exercise like strengthing hip hip abductors, glutes, quadriceps, and improve leg alignment. For Anterior Pelvic Tilt stretch tight hip flexors & lower back, strengthen core & glutes.

Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.