Genu Varum

Definition:
'Genu varum' (also called 'bow-leggedness', 'bandiness', 'bandy-leg', and 'tibia vara'), is a physical deformity marked by (outward) bowing of the human leg in relation to the thigh, giving the appearance of an archer's bow (archery). Usually medial angulation of both femur and tibia is involved.

Symptoms
  • Physical deformity marked by bowing of the leg in relation to the thigh, giving the appearance of an archer's bow
Causes
  • Rickets
  • Physical trauma
  • Femur fracture
  • Osteoarthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Genu Varum Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet
  • Slant Board Straight Knee
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Stationary Bike
  • Supine Tv Sit

Genu Varum Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Wall Sits
  • Gait II
  • Step Downs
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Sit On Feet
  • Passive Knee Extension

Genu Varum Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump