Correcting overpronation: help for faulty foot mechanics.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 20086721.
- Also identified by DOI 10.3810/psm.1999.05.868.
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Abstract
Foot pronation-inward tilting of the ankles and flattening of the arches-is a normal part of walking and running. But when it's excessive, it can lead to foot, ankle, or even knee pain. Properly designed shoe inserts, called orthoses, can help correct overpronation.
Anatomy
- foot