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Foot Pronation

Many conditions relating to the foot, heel, knee or hip can be related to an over-pronated foot

Based in Glasgow, near George Cross

Excess foot pronation can cause injuries throughout the entire body

Foot pronation is a natural movement which needs to take place around the foot when we walk, however excess foot pronation can be a “bad” thing and cause injuries throughout the entire body. Over pronation of the foot is an inwards tilt of the heel and often “lowering” of the arch height.

It is possible that almost every injury of the foot, leg, knee, hip, back and even headaches, can be related to an over pronated foot. We would recommend a Foot and Ankle Assessment or the Full Gait Analysis to understand your foot posture and highlight over foot pronation.

Treatment to correct excess foot pronation include strengthening of the calf and foot (and also strengthening the hip), foot mobilisation or foot orthotics. It is worthwhile to note that an over pronated foot should not be corrected by foot orthotics alone, strengthening is essential, either in conjunction with foot orthotic therapy, or as a treatment modality on it’s own.

Overpronation of the foot cause injuries throughout the body. Here’s a list of some of them;

  • Tendinopathy
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Bursitis
  • Mortons Neuroma
  • Capsulitis
  • Stress Fractures
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Numerous leg, knee and back injuries

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