Supination and Pronation
Supination and pronation is one of the common problems in the foot anatomy that causes pain. They are parts of the gait phase (including two steps).
Supination occurs when the weight tends to be more on the outside of the foot while walking or running. On the other hand, when the weight tends to be more on the inside of the foot while walking or running, pronation occurs.
These problems are accurately evaluated and identified by SportScientia TechLayers. The more important thing than the identification of the problems is the effect of them on the person’s gait and the skeletal system, which is determined in the dynamic use of these devices.
Excess supination (underpronation) and excess pronation (overpronation) can cause problems in weight balance and cause foot, knee, and back pain.
The person’s foot with excess pronation rolls toward the inside and the arch tends to flatten out, which causes the inner part of the heel to be in contact with the ground and causes flat footed.
People who do not roll their feet inward enough have supination. This puts pressure on the ankle and rotates it outwards, which increases the risk of sprain and causes injury.
Excess pronation is much more common than excess supination.
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