I think I just diagnosed myself as having knock knees. It could be a source of my knee problems. This definition is from http://www.livestrong.com/article/127712-exercises-correct-knock-knees/ "
Knock knees is a term used to describe an inward angle of the thighs when a squat is performed or while standing in a neutral position. This is caused from weak abductor muscles, which are found on the outsides of the hips and thighs. To correct this problem, do abductor-strengthening exercises. The muscles involved with abduction are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia lata."
20 years of telemark skiing probably contributed to this condition. (the pics are not me, I just wanted to find photos of the inward angle of the knee)
To make a telemark turn there has to be a lot of inward knee angle and you have to keep your upper legs tight against each other.
Also, I do a lot of cross country skiing. To generate power when skating, you have to push off with your inside edge. I have given myself a muscle imbalance by doing this.
So now that I know the problem, the next step is to strengthen my abductor muscles to try to align my knees better.
Does anyone else have this condition and have you done things to improve it?
Rick W.