Genu valgum is more commonly referred to as knock-knees. When someone with genu valgum stands with their knees together, there is a sizeable gap between the ankles of about 2 to 3 inches. The knees will appear to push in towards each other. This condition is fairly common, affecting moreRead More →

Joint hypermobility, which affects approximately 20 percent of the population, confers an unusually large range of motion. Hypermobile people can often, for instance, touch their thumb to their inner forearm or place their hands flat on the floor without bending their knees. How do you tell if you’re double jointedRead More →

Locking the knees can indeed lead to fainting as it hinders the flow of blood to the brain. The lack of circulation often leads to a light-headed feeling and can end in the individual fainting. The best way to avoidthis situation, if you have to stand for a prolonged periodRead More →

Knock knees (and bow legs) are a normal part of a child’s growth and development. The classic pattern of changes at the knee with age in Caucasian children is bow legs at birth, straightening out at two years, going into knock knees at four years, and straightening out between sixRead More →

Knock knees (and bow legs) are a normal part of a child’s growth and development. The classic pattern of changes at the knee with age in Caucasian children is bow legs at birth, straightening out at two years, going into knock knees at four years, and straightening out between sixRead More →

First of all, being knock-kneed is not necessarily a bad thing. But it can predispose the body to knee pain with activities that require repeated knee flexion, such as running, cycling and stair climbing. When should I be worried about knock knees? We suggest seeing a doctor about your child’sRead More →