Question
My child’s knees are slightly bowed, and their movement is less agile than that of their peers. How can this be improved?
Answer
Based on your description, your child’s bow legs may be related to a lack of calcium. To improve this condition, you can adopt two methods to supplement calcium: one is by taking calcium tablets, and the other is by incorporating calcium-rich foods into your daily diet. The most common and effective sources of calcium are dairy products, such as milk and cheese, which are not only rich in calcium but also easily absorbed. In addition, seafood like oysters and seaweed, as well as vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, carrots, kale, and bok choy are also good sources of calcium. For patients with pediatric orthopedic diseases, in addition to symptomatic treatment, daily care is also very important. This includes adequate rest and nutrition to reduce or avoid the occurrence of the disease.