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Dear Dr.Nekessa Remy,
My name is Khusi from Holland. I hope you can help me with my big problem. The problem is that i have genua valga, that means that i don't have straight legs. They bow to the inside like a figure X.
Here in Holland they can't correct my legs by exercise. The only way to have nice straight legs is to cut off my legs and put it back again by operation. Can you help me to have straight legs without an operation? Maybe by doing exercise or to put some sillicone into my knee that it fill up the knee that it look straigt and not bow inside anymore? i have big physical problems because of my legs because i can not wear skirts and skinny jeans.It makes me feel so ugly.I'm 29 years old now, still have no boyfriend because i think that i am the most ugly person. Every women wears skirts, accept me. Please help me?
Hi Khusi
I am sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunetly genu valga is a structural condition, there aren't any exercises that can effectively straighten your knee. I am not qualified to discuss the suggestion of silicone implantation, you are better off to ask an orthapedic surgeon. I would recommend that you consult with your family doctor or an orthapedic surgeon about possible surgerical invterventions or less invasive bracing techniques.
Best of Luck
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Dr. Nekessa Remy
Expertise
I am able to answer questions regarding chiropractic treatment, physical rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injuries. This involves conditions such back and neck pain, headaches, joint pain, athletic injuries, overuse injuries, sciatic, carpal tunnel and other nerve-related conditions. Various therapies including, nutrition, medical acupuncture, laser therapy, soft tissue therapy (Active Release Technique), orthotics, workplace ergonomics, postural exercises and active rehabilitation.
Experience
10 years experience in athletic rehabilitation and exercise therapy. 7 years experience as a certified kinesiologist working in motor vehicle accident rehab. Clinic chiropractor and owner of The Chiropractic Office in Missisauga, Ontario. Graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). On the board of Directors of The Care Management Group (Car Accident Injury Management Group)
Organizations
Ontario Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association
Education/Credentials
Currently enrolled in the Fellowship of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (CMCC)
Metrix Certified In home Assessor
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from CMCC
Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University
Graduated with an Honors Degree from University of Western Ontario
Certified Personal Trainer
Awards and Honors
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CMCC
Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University
Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario
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