Supination and pronation are terms used to describe the up or down orientation of your hand, arm, or foot. What it means can depend on which part of the body it describes. When your palm or forearm ...
Pronation is the inward movement of the foot as it rolls to optimally distribute the force of impact on the ground as you run. With "normal" pronation, the foot “rolls” inward about 15 percent, comes ...
If you’ve ever set foot in a running store, you’ve probably heard the term “pronation.” It refers to the natural motion your foot makes when it lands, and it helps you narrow down the right pair of ...
Supination of the foot occurs when your weight rolls onto the outer edges of your feet. Another name for supination is underpronation. In a normal stride, your foot should roll inward a bit (pronate) ...
This week we are going to talk not of a specific diagnosis or condition of the lower extremity but rather a mechanical fault of the foot which causes a number of conditions. The mechanical fault or ...
Your feet have an important function in your body. Not only do they take you where you want to go, but they are also at the base of your skeleton and bear all your weight. Taking care of your feet and ...