Who do i speak to with concerns about my dds legs?

[MsSparkle]

Hi, i have noticed my dd may have knocked knees. I am not worrying too much but i would like to speak to someone about it.

Is it a gp visit? I don't like my hv because in the past she has been very incompedent.

If she is then what will they do to correct it?

Thanks

How old is your dd?

You've probably read that knock knees and bow legs are quite common in toddlers? If there is anything out of the ordinary you may be referred for physio but most cases sort themselves out!

Try GP if you're not keen on your HV.

She is 4 years. Can it be something they grow out of?

Yes definitely - a friend of mine has a dd who had very bowed legs and knock knees as a toddler. She is now nearly 6 and you wouldn't notice anything. She was referred for physio but they said no need for treatment.

My DD has knock knees due to weak muscle tone. This is something different entirely and she has need physio but she also has other difficulties.

The vast majority of cases will sort themselves out according to everything I have read!

Thanks smashingtime, i'll leave it for now and just keep an eye on it.

It could be to do with the natural positioning of her feet. If they pronate (tip inwards), her knees will be more likely to knock together.

I discovered this to be the cause of my knock knees at the ripe old age of 42. Special insoles as prescribed by a podiatrist was my outcome and solution.

Your GP should be able to look into a referral if appropriate. HTH

You might want to mention it to your HV or Gp for their opinion but hopefully reassure you that it will resolve itself without treatment!

Her feet do tip inwards I have noticed. Her shoes end up leaning in if you see what I mean.

That's it.

It didn't really cause me any problems until a couple of years ago, apart from the uneven wear on my shoes.

I can't wear footwear without a footbed in now- think Birkenstocks- without feeling like my heels and the balls of my feet are on fire

Still won't throw away my pretty heels though, I refuse to be defeated!

Am exactly the same - I have flat feet and so do both of my kids although only my daughter has knock knees. You can get arch supports but many children start off with flat feet and develop arches by 5/6 yrs. Trainers are often a good option as they have better arch support than ordinary shoes.

Some info on this link:
www.kidsphysio.co.uk/service_bones_joints_muscles_flat_feet.asp

I also can't wear heels!

I feel the same in Birkies marriednotdead I thought it was just me. My shoes lean terribly. You have spurred me on to do something about it.

I would go to your GP to check it out - I did (when DD was 6). GP said that most kids grow out of it etc, and it isn't really a problem but that he would refer me if I really wanted (yes!). Podiatrist was v helpful and has give me various exercises that DD is doing plus good advice on shoes: no flimsy sandals, good support (no soft suede boots, for example), good to do ballet/gymnastics etc etc.

Am ok in the summer, but the nearest to comfortable equivalents for winter has been Fitflop mukluks and I still need to wear my orthos inside.

Am desperately seeking shoes that don't make me look like my mum!