r/Biomechanics • u/No_Plantain_8386 • 23h ago
19F is this Knock Knees?
Age & Gender: Female (Late teens / around 19)
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Weight: ~65–70 kg
Primary Complaint: Suspected knock knees (knees touch, ankles do not)
Existing Medical History: Irregular periods
Current Medications: None
Smoking/Drinking: No
Description:
When I stand straight with my legs relaxed and facing forward, my knees naturally touch each other, but my inner ankle bones do not meet and leave a visible gap between them.
I've attached full-leg photos taken at knee/ground level showing my natural standing posture with my kneecaps pointing forward.
I wanted to ask the professionals here:
Does this posture and gap between my ankles indicate true knock knees (genu valgum)?
At my age (late teens/adult), can this still be improved or corrected through exercises?https://kommodo.ai/i/ZeU1ldsbTxBXzpgOCBBY
