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[–] 9 points 1 month ago (10 children)

Any medical types willing to explain / speculate what's causing this posture?

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  • [–] 23 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    Could be plain old hypermobility. My knees will bend kind of like that if I'm leaning against something and not being particularly careful to make sure I'm standing in a "normal" posture.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I have a lesser similar thing, which is why I'm asking. One leg being more extreme. Foot can point out with knee pointing straight.

    Was curious if it means anyrhing I should be careful of.

    Should probably just ask a doctor >.>

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago

    There's not really anything that can be done about hypermobility except avoiding high impact activity (greater risk of injury). Asking a doctor is always a good idea, but I've found the lack of treatment options makes doctors hesitant to diagnose it.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 child)

    genetics probably. My feet naturally rotate and touch the ground when I sit. I got it from my grandad who used to call it "duck feet"

    i can do 180° with no pain

    this is as far as I can go

    I got some of the hypermobility genes, but my sister got more. She can do a full split without practicing in years

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  • [–] 2 points 4 weeks ago

    This thread has really brought unity to Lemmy's slue foot community.

    Same here, but it causes some minor pain / disconfort if I let them hang that way too long. Have to consciously point them up

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