Overpronating
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guru
03/03/2010
I recently found out that I overpronate... essentially my feet roll inwards when I stand or walk. I always thought I just had weak ankles, but apparently my ankles start to hurt because of overpronation. My husband coincidentally bought Asics rain shoes for me, which happen to be good for correcting for overpronation. It's great!
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veteran
03/03/2010
I found this information on it from www.foot.com:
Over Pronation
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Definition
Over-pronation, or flat feet, is a common biomechanical problem that occurs in the walking process when a person's arch collapses upon weight bearing. This motion can cause extreme stress or inflammation on the plantar fascia, potentially causing severe discomfort and leading to other foot problems.
Cause
Over-pronation is very prominent in people who have flexible, flat feet. The framework of the foot begins to collapse, causing the foot to flatten and adding stress to other parts of the foot. As a result, over-pronation, often leads to Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, Metatarsalgia, Post-tib Tendonitis and/or Bunions.
There are many causes of flat feet. Obesity, pregnancy or repetitive pounding on a hard surface can weaken the arch leading to over-pronation. Often people with flat feet do not experience discomfort immediately, and some never suffer from any discomfort at all. However, when symptoms develop and become painful, walking becomes awkward and causes increased strain on the feet and calves.
Treatment and Prevention
Over-Pronation can be treated conservatively (non-surgical treatments) with over-the-counter orthotics.
These orthotics should be designed with appropriate arch support and medial rearfoot posting to prevent the over-pronation.
Footwear should also be examined to ensure there is a proper fit. Footwear with a firm heel counter is often recommended for extra support and stability. Improperly fitting footwear can lead to additional foot problems.
If the problem persists, consult your foot doctor.1 -
guru
03/04/2010
Yes, I definitely have flat feet which is where it all seems to stem from. I think I was just born that way, because the other causes listed in the description above don't apply to me.
