Valgus left knee

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Valgus left knee

Asked for Female, 25 Years

I'm experiencing immense pain & disxomfort in my left knee while walking. I'm a regular runner and run 21kms twice a month and 5-10kms 3-4 times. Apparently doctor diagnosed a valgus left knee, I don't want to stop running. I want to cure this completely as I'm aiming for 42kms tata marathon.

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Mr. Gaurav Mohan (PT)

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If you do high level activities in valgus knees you will get more deformity in your knee joint as well as degeneration in joints. You have to take care of knee as per strength & flexibility 1st. If you get good stability & strength after physio proper then you can run easily. You can do every activity. You have to got purposeful & directional goal oriented way.

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Dr. Shruti Parmar (PT) Physiotherapist 11 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shruti Parmar (PT)

Physiotherapist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

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Valgus knee could be due to injury or by birth. Knowing the cause will help in corrections. There are multiple corrections possible.

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Please visit a physiotherapist.