Over Pronation

Are you susceptible to pain in your ankles? Walking-related leg pain? Over pronation moves the foot outward, collapsing the foot arch. This collapse causes excessive strain to the joint ligaments, tendons and bones designed to hold the foot in place under the leg.

If overused or stretched enough, these structures can fail and lead to permanent bone, joint and soft tissue damage.

How Footwear Can Help

Shoes designed to provide stability and a foot orthosis to reduce pronation are the best long-term therapy for this disorder.

There are many medical conditions are related to over pronation, including diabetes, arthritis and neuromuscular disorders. A podiatrist can assist with the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Shoes designed to provide stability and a foot orthosis to reduce pronation are the best long-term therapy for this disorder.