Pronation is a normal and helps provide shock absorption at the foot.
Foot rolls inward when running.
Overpronation means that your foot rolls inward as you move.
Wear running shoes specifically designed for.
Pronation is the inward movement of the foot as it rolls to optimally distribute the force of impact on the ground as you run.
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Pronation is the process of the body weight being transferred from the heel of the foot up to the forefoot when moving walking or running.
Having the correct shoes could prevent foot problems.
Ankle pronation may cause injuries when running.
With normal pronation the foot rolls inward about 15 percent.
Therefore the term often used to describe someone who overpronates is having flat feet.
A podiatrist may recommend special shoes which are typically firm on the midsole with an arch support to control the inward roll of the foot and prevent overpronation.
When standing as the foot rolls inwards the arch of the foot flattens.
There are running shoes that are made specifically for people who pronate.
Then you push off the big toe.
The opposite movement to pronation is supination.
If you overpronate your foot rolls inward more than then ideal 15 percent common in people with flatter feet so you d choose a stability shoe to help evenly distribute the impact.
If you overpronate the outer edge of your heel hits the ground first and then your foot rolls inward onto the arch.