What is hyperpronation?
First, hyperpronation and flat feet is not the same. If you haven’t heard the term hyperpronation, let us explain: Just like there are two kinds of cholesterol, there are two kinds of pronation. Normal (good) pronation is purposefully directed from your hip to unlock your foot at heel strike when you walk. It enables the foot to cushion the impact of your heel striking the ground. Hyperpronation (bad) has its origin in the skeletal structure of your feet. It causes your arches to collapse and ankles to roll inward. Hyperpronation is a movement pattern of the foot where when weight bearing, the arch collapses by some amount, causing the ankles to roll inward. Hyperpronation is too much pronation causing postural collapse and biomechanical dysfunction.
