Excessive Pronation And Supination – How It Affects You?
The two conditions we are going to concentrate on in this topic are pronation and supination. These two terms refer to a foots natural rolling movement while walking or running. This motion, sometimes called the running gait, is described at the New Balance web site as… “A unique set of actions and reactions that your foot performs while in motion to support, cushion and balance your body.” What is Pronation? Pronation refers to the inward roll of the foot during normal motion and occurs as the outer edge of the heel strikes the ground and the foot rolls inward and flattens out. A moderate amount of pronation is required for the foot to function properly, however damage and injury can occur during excessive pronation. When excessive pronation does occur the foot arch flattens out and stretches the muscles, tendons and ligaments underneath the foot. What is Supination? Supination is the opposite of pronation and refers to the outward roll of the foot during normal motion. A natural am
