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I have bow legs. I have tried myself some exercises but it hasn't worked for me. Please tell me some exercises which I can do it at home???

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I have bow legs. I want to correct them through exercise. And I started doing workout and wanted to ask that If I do Legs muscle building exercises will it affect /worsen my bow legs?

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Is it possible to correct my bow legs at this age. I feel embarrassed for the same. It is causing my self confidence. Please if it is possible tell me exercises???

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Correction depends on the severity of bow legs.. if it is starting stage then we can correct it but if later stage then it's difficult... Still need to assess patient and then only can give proper ans ...  Read More

Now I am 19 years I have bow legs my friends are kidding me more so I want to straighten my legs by excersice (not by surgery ) is any option to help me

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Sir I have a legs problem. I have a bow legs with O curvature. My age is 16.Can my legs should be straighten without the use of any kind of surgery.

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What is 0curvature. Bow legs can be treated surgically. See orthopaedician and get the angles measured on a scanogram. Than he's gonna decide whether surgery is required or not ...  Read More

Hi...Since childhood i didn’t have bow legs...but when I started gymming in 2013....doing legs exercises I started developing bow legs...so what can be the natural solution. Can it be corrected naturally?

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There is physiological bowing of legs in most people. It is not likely that you got it because of going to the gym. The angle of the knee deformity should be ascertained with the help of an x ray scan ...  Read More

What exercises, diet or medicines should I consider for correction of bow legs? And do bow legs look abnormal and ugly?

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Can you tell me whether I have bow legs or not? If yes, then to what extent and should I worry about this?

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You do have bow legs. Right side is more as compared to left side. If your are having knee pain more on the inner side, we need to evaluate you with proper X-rays. If asymptomatic, only knee rehab exe ...  Read More

Can doing daily workout stretching cure bow leg.. Bow. Leg means slightly bow leg.. I just wanted to know wat kind of exercise will help me to cure bow leg

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Yes with daily exercises for bow legs, it can treated but will take time and also the exercises to be done in supervision under experienced therapist helps to recover in shot period of time. Consult i ...  Read More

Hi I am a 25 years old male. I did not have bow legs from the childhood itself. I was a very thin person from the very beginning till I decided to join the gym. I did some lower body exercises, maybe after a month or so I started noticing my legs becoming bow legs. So what can be the natural solutions to correct the defect or how much it'll cost fo

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. *You can have chat or video call discussion* http://arth.link/drortho Or https://play ...  Read More

I’m a 34-year-old male. I’m experiencing mild bow legs. I feel like my weight is being distributed incorrectly through my legs. I need some expert advice on how to correct it.

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Get xray of both knee and leg in standing position.. to know angle and location of bowing ...  Read More

My baby boy has bow legs..I check his vitamin D. But his vitamin D is sufficient ..96nmol/L. Then what can be the cause for bow legs except vitamin D problem??...My baby boy age is 2 years 8 months old.

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There can be multiple causes for that, including some medical and surgical causes. Will need to see the patient and all reports, preferably in person. Kindly take an instant consultation or contact me ...  Read More

"I'm concerned about the change in shape of my legs. When I was around 9-10 years old, everything was normal. Now, at 17, I've noticed that my legs have naturally taken a bowed shape(Bow legs) , i don't know how this happen but i am sure that it was not any bow legs when I was 9 -10 , means it occurred naturally, which affects my confidence. I don'

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Do Lower Limb Scanogram ...  Read More

My son is 2 years and 7 month old. He has bow legs. How this can be treated?? Why this happened?? How it can be cured ??

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Yes it can be treated ...  Read More

I'm 69 years old . I have problem of bow legs from last 10 years. But this year from 2 months I have real pain in legs when I walk. Unable to do daily task or walk or stand properly. I have AIIMS appointment after 2 days. My question is what tests should I take before appointment? Also should I take x-ray report of my knees? Please reply.

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Hey doctors , I started getting bow legs from the age of 16 years , I'm 19 now , I'm having problems because of bow legs , my social life is getting disturbed, although I don't have any pain in my legs but sometimes I feel less balanced , I can also feel some stress in my ankels , is there any method to cure them and does those methods have side e

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My 1.5 year child has slight bow legs. He also puts his one paw inward side. Pediatric Doctor has started D3 treatment. I am also doing massage and exercise to him. How effective massage and exercises are? Should I consult orthopedic?

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You can consult orthopedic.. it can be correct by medicine and physiotherapy till 7 yeras of age.. so nothing to worry for this ...  Read More

I had bow leg surgery (bilateral high tibial osteotomy) to correct my bow legs with french implants...the surgery is successful but it's corrected 70-80% of the problem but due to tibia c shape it's still looking a little bowed or C shape from downside... doctor said he did maximum what he can but he can't change the downside C shape.. indeed he di

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My son is 2months old . His legs are like bow like legs by birth Is it anything to consern about . Can he walk normal . Without any problem Plz clarify

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Can an adult aged 32 suddenly grow bow legs? Its been a week that I feel that my legs (below knees) have tightened/swollen/became heavy and along with that I can feel that my legs have slanted outwards? Is there any deficiency? Whom should I consult?

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No, suddenly bow leg is not possible in 32 year age.. you may have some vitamin deficiency.. you can check vitamin d level in blood You can consult nearby orthopedic hospital.. ...  Read More

Am not really sure as I have bow legs or is that jus my perception towards my legs!! I jus wanted to make sure is that for sure now leg or of not? But being 30 yr old, i don't have any pain in knees or legs, i am all fine. But appears like legs are not straight as how normal people should have!! Please make me sure is that a bow leg or not!!

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Hi, my father aged 60 had his complete body checkup but nothing came as a problem. He is having calf pain the whole day even after massaging and resting. Pain is heightened when he tries to walk or straighten his leg. He is not even able to get his legs elevated. Please suggest something.

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Needs evaluation. Please make an online appointment. ...  Read More

My brother is 17 years old , he have bow legs since 14 - 15 , what should he do , does it require surgery or can be done any other way , pls help us out

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At 17 he us running out of time for a simple correction. A further delay would mean correction with an osteotomy. You need further evaluation and imaging. ...  Read More

My child is one and half year and she is having one leg bowed and she is heavy weight will it be cured and how can bow leg will be corrected

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Some amount of now legs is normal at this age. It corrects by itself. But check up by an pediatric orthopedic is needed to evaluate. Please visit one. ...  Read More

My daughter is 13months and she is having one bow leg how can be it treated what are the ways how soon it be cured

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I have facing problem of legs pain from long time in calfs and ankle actually my leg shape is bow so I don't know this is the main issue or any other things please suggest me what I can do

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Get a consultation for detailed discussion. Need to have detailed history and examination to pinpoint the cause of your problem. ...  Read More

My one leg is arched & now I have difficulty in walking fast or normal pace.I walk very slow. It is also difficult for me to sudden wake up from bed or using stairs.i use flat footwear.Can I treat this with exercise.Will my situation improve...please suggest if massage/exercise will help

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Please let us know which side it arched. Either side wise arched or front or back side arched. You need to get a full length x ray of your both limbs. Excersises will help you But we need to diagn ...  Read More

How do I correct my inherited bow legs at 34 years age??? Is it curable through exercise or need surgery...And another thing I never gain mass on legs, hands and face except other body parts , what is the reason behind that??

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I didn't had the bow legs from the childhood..it developed when I started doing gym then I started to notice that my knees doesn't touch when I keep my ankles close. So physiotherapy really helps and what can be the treatment.

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Yes it definitely can help. Since it is from a long time it will eventually be relieved if you start working on strengthening your quadriceps muscle. For that you can do half squattings ( start with 7 ...  Read More

I have a bow legs,I felt bad about this .because, my age is just 18teen .Am feeling bad to move in public.basic problem is bow legs.I need a permanent solution for that.I have great dream that I wanted to become an Army officer, its my life dream but,with this legs I can't, so I need a ans for this,how should I correct this legs,Is it possible to c

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Bow legs can only be corrected either by prosthetics or by surgery It can be congenital or sometimes it can occur due to vit D deficiency ( oesteomalacia) ...  Read More

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