Question 1

how do bow legs affect my athletic abilities like running and jumping. i play basketball and have vigorous leg workouts.

Accepted Answer

: A sport like running is a repetitive sport. Taking the same step after step for miles. Biomechanics, how anatomy functions, is very important along with running shoes. Any biomechanical problems ( malalignment) are propagated with each step taken through the course and length of your run. Runners that are the most successful are usually well conditioned and biomechanically sound.

Question 2

i have a bow leg .running long distance race 5-21km will have any bad effect on my leg ? will it cause my leg to become more bow ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Your legs will be the same. Strenuous exersize eventually will affect your joints.

Question 3

could bowed legs affect running?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Every runner has their own form, and the shape of your legs will certainly affect your form. Although you may not technically be as "efficient" a runner as someone without bowed legs, thousands of excellent runners have leg variations. Bowed legs may increase your risk of injury, so make sure you are fitted for correct shoes and have a reputable running store observe your gait.

Question 4

is bow legs hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Can Be: But we do not know the mechanism for which this happens.

Question 5

what to do  to fix bow legs?

Accepted Answer

Age, cause,severity: If severe deformity is present and there is an associated bony cause, may need surgery.
If you are concerned, it is best to check with an orthopedics specialist.
Physiologic bow legs in babies correct with time.

Question 6

how to know if i have bow legs?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: See your regular doctor and ask if you might have bowed legs that can be caused by  physiologic genu varum (self-correcting with age/growth in children), blount's disease, or rickets. If your doctor is concerned, he/she may get x-rays of your legs and/or refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.
See http://orthoinfo.Aaos.Org/topic.Cfm?Topic=a00230.

Question 7

is there any way to fix or reduce bow legs?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: Bow legs are often seen as a transitional finding when kids first start to walk, followed by a knock kneed phase between 3 & 5 and a straightening by 6-7.This occurs as the child's hips & legs begin to shift their growth to carry a growing upper body.If concerned your pcp can get x-rays to make sure the bowing is not a bone or metabolic issue & repeat the films 6m to a year later to show progress.

Question 8

can bow legs run in the family?

Accepted Answer

No: It usually is due to childhood problems or osteoarthritis later in life. Sometimes it is due to traumatic injury.

Question 9

is it normal for babies to have bow legs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most babies are born "bow-legged" because of their position in the womb. Babies who were in breech position for most of the pregnancy, tend to have straighter legs, but can have problems with their hips. Bow legs are usually not treated, and will straighten as the child walks. If a child becomes more bow legged as they grow, more investigation is required.

Question 10

how can you correct bow legs without surgery?

Accepted Answer

You can't : Bow legs (the varus knee) is a structural deformity that can not be changed by activity, exercises, stretching, or braces.

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