If the knee joint is not closed, it may be an O-leg. Judge whether it is an O-leg or not, and look at the distance between the knees.
Knee distance is divided into two types:
Normal knee distance, standing, legs relaxed and close together, the distance between the inside of two knee joints.
Active knee joint distance, when standing, the legs are forced together, and the distance between the inner sides of the two knees.
According to the size of the knee distance, O-legs can be divided into 4 degrees:
1 degree, normal knee distance < 3 cm, active knee distance is 0.
2 degrees, normal knee distance < 3 cm, active knee distance > 0.
3 degrees, 3 cm 5 cm.
Where 1 degree cannot be corrected. But in life, we should pay attention to calcium supplementation, swimming more, riding a bike, climbing fewer mountains, climbing fewer stairs, wearing fewer high heels and changing the mistakes in walking posture. 2 degrees to 4 degrees, need corrective treatment.
2 What are the hazards of not correcting O-legs? If the O-leg is not corrected for a long time, it may cause the following injuries to the body:
1, the curve change of the leg will change the normal gait and sway like a duck.
2. When walking, the body weight will be concentrated on the inside of the knee joint, and Changyiwang will lead to osteoarthritis.
3.o-legs will change the temperament of the whole person, which may cause others' strange eyes and bring great psychological pressure to themselves.
Therefore, it must be corrected as soon as possible!
3 How to correct the O-leg At present, there are mainly surgical correction and physical correction.
Physical correction, suitable for patients with mild O-leg, is mainly divided into equipment and exercise.
Instruments include splints, leggings, corrective insoles, etc.
Exercises include yoga cross splits, supine hip lifting, leg flexion and extension, fitness ball and arrow squat, etc.
Which one suits you? Please consult a professional doctor for details.
Surgical treatment, suitable for patients with severe O-leg, is faster than physical correction, but it is also more painful, riskier and more expensive.
Fortunately, however, most patients with O-legs will not reach a serious level, so physical therapy is enough.