- 01-03-2012, 12:03 PM #1Registered User
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Bow Shaped Legs of 13 months old !!
hi !! have just noticed my LO having a little bow shaped legs.....tho havent seen a doc yet....would like to know ur inputs on the same.....
any massages or streching i can do at home ?
any reco on the doc ?
is it really a matter of worry ??
- 01-03-2012, 12:13 PM #2Registered User
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See a doctor and get a proper diagnosis before you do anything - including worry. If you start doing things (stretches, etc.) that are incorrect for the particular condition (if anything) you can make things worse.
- 01-03-2012, 12:51 PM #3Banned
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Have a look at most toddlers - they have bow shaped legs! But if you are concerned see a dr before doing anything as you may be worrying unnecessarily or even cause harm to him/her. Better to get it checked and put your mind at rest.
- 01-03-2012, 12:59 PM #4Registered User
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Yeah, was just thinking my one-year-old's legs look bow shaped too. Well, when he's walking and he only started walking in winter so his legs are always covered... haven't taken a close look at them without pants on. Thought that was just because of how they walk when they're starting out, trying to balance etc.
- 01-04-2012, 10:12 PM #5Registered User
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All toddlers have slightly bow shaped legs (tibial varum) but as the develop they straighten. Then as teenagers they become a little knocked knee (genu valgum) especially girls as the pelvis develops. If you are concerned I would suggest consulting a Podiatrist as they specialise in the lower limb and will be able to fully assess your child.
Alexandra Duff
Podiatrist
Physiomotion Ltd.
- 01-05-2012, 09:34 PM #6Registered User
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thank you for ur replies & suggestions....would be nice if u could recommend some gud doc for the same...
podmum: will chk d ref. u mentioned, thanks for the inputs!!
- 03-02-2012, 11:26 PM #7Registered User
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hello there !!
have chkd with few drs...& got the feedback saing its very common with young children & gets better as they grow older.
also have been asked to take vitamin D, as bow shaped legs could be cause of vitamin D deficiency.....
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