How Do You Correct Supination?
The term supination refers to either your arm or your foot. According to Wisegeek.com, “When the term is applied to the hand, it describes the movement of the arm and hand that results in an upward-facing palm. If the foot is supinated, the outer edge of the sole is used to carry the weight of the body.” Excessive foot supination is detrimental. Stretchinghandbook.com reports that it “places a large strain on the muscles and tendons that stabilize the ankle, and can lead to the ankle rolling completely over, resulting in an ankle sprain or total ligament rupture.” Determine that you are indeed supinating excessively. Look at your shoes and feet. Are the outsides of your shoes worn out? Do you have calluses on the outsides of your feet? Do you have an abnormally large joint between your little toe and the remainder of your foot? Do you have a very high arch? Find a podiatrist who can analyze your running gait and foot strike thoroughly. Ask the podiatrist if he can recommend where to fi
