subject: Higher Q angle in women increases chances of having knee pain [print this page] The most effective way to decrease a high Q angle and reduce the biomechanical stresses to your knees is to implement customized orthotics. Chiropractic care to the hip, knee and foot also provide therapeutic relief to various knee pains associated with an increased Q angle. Stretching of the quadriceps, hamstrings, iliotibial band and calf muscles and strengthening of the vastus medialis oblique muscle should be a part of the treatment package.
Higher Q angle in women increases chances of having knee pain