PRONATION Symptoms-Causes-Treatment
- What is
Pronation?
Pronation is a normal foot motion. This word refers to the action of the foot as
you apply weight through the gait cycle. As the foot strikes the ground, starting
from the heel and rolling forward through the arch and onto the toes, a specific series of movements takes place called pronation. Essentially, the heel and ankle roll inwards after the heel strikes the ground, and as weight is transferred to the mid-foot, the arch flattens out.
What are the symptoms?
Pronation is normal; a problem arises where there is over pronation. When a person over pronates, the arch remains flat, and the ankle rolls too far inward as the toes begin to push off. This places increased stress on the muscles and ligaments of the foot.
Problems that can be caused by pronation are:- Shin Splints
- Stress Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Knee Injuries
- Foot Conditions
- Tendonitis
Treatments:
Pronation is best treated with foot orthotics that prevents over
pronation or control the arch of the foot which evens out the weight distribution. It is biomechanically realigning the foot in a neutral position
which will help prevent other injuries.
- Shin Splints