Lower limb alignment in children Parents are often concerned about the alignment of their child’s legs. Some children walk with their feet turned in and some with their feet turned out. Others have knock knees or bow legs. This article is Part 1 in a series will explain the different types alignments commonly seen by paediatric physiotherapists. There are a number of things that affect lower limb development in the growing child how tightly packaged they were in utero genetic

“W” siting describes the position of a child when siting on the floor knees together and feet pointing outwards. Why do children W sit…? Children W sit for a number of reasons. When a child W sits they create a large base of support and a lower centre of gravity. In this position the posture muscles of the trunk and core don’t need to work hard and often not at all! For this reason, it can be a stable position for some children particularly those with lower than average tone,