I'm 23 and have bow legs are there any non-surgical treatments or exercises that can help fix them and how long would it take to see improvement

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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At 23, the bones are mostly mature, so non-surgical correction of bow legs is limited. However, physiotherapy focusing on strengthening hip and thigh muscles, along with posture correction exercises, may improve appearance and function. It may take several months to notice subtle changes. For significant correction, surgical options may be more effective.

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