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One of the most common causes of foot and leg discomfort
is a condition known as over pronation. Normal pronation,
or "turning inward", of the foot is necessary
as the foot adapts to the ground. With over pronation,
the arch flattens, collapses, and soft tissues stretch.
This causes the joint surfaces to function at unnatural
angles to each other. When this happens, joints that
should be stable now become very loose and flexible.
At first, over pronation may only cause fatigue. As
the problem gets worse, strain on the muscles, tendons,
and ligaments of the foot and lower leg can cause permanent
problems and deformities.
APPEARANCE
OF OVER PRONATION
1. When standing, your heels lean inward.
2. When standing, one or both of your knee caps turn
inward.
3. Conditions such as a flat feet or bunions may occur.
4. You develop knee pain when you are active or involved
in athletics. The knee pain slowly goes away when you
rest.
5. You abnormally wear out the soles and heels of your
shoes very quickly.
SYMPTOMS OF OVER PRONATION
Symptoms
can manifest in many different ways. The associated
conditions depend on the individual lifestyle of each
patient. Here is a list of some of the conditions associated
with over pronation:
- Hallux
Abducto Valgus (bunions)
- Hallux
Rigidus (stiff 1st toe)
- Arch
Pain
- Heel
Pain (plantar Facsitus)
- Metatarsalgia
(ball of the foot pain)
- Ankle
sprains
- Shin
Splints
- Achilles
Tendonitis
- Osteochondrosis
- Knee
Pain
- Corns
& Calluses
- Flat
Feet
- Hammer
Toes
Orthotic
Proof Sources and Safety Data.
The use of foot orthotics has been researched and tested
by leading institutions around the world, and is widely
accepted in the medical community. Foot orthotics/ foot
insoles are used in both public and private hospitals
and clinics.
Clinical studies and field research verify the value
of orthotics in relieving over pronation and improving
structural integrity. Flexible orthotics control foot
motion without restricting function and creating compensatory
movement in other structures.
Sources:
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Anthony RJ (1991) The Manufacture and Use of Functional
Foot Orthoses.
Valmassey R (1998) Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower
Extremity.
Whing W , Zernicke R(1998). Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal
Injury.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Traditional Treatment
Over pronation insoles have been used for years to
help people with over pronation. Traditionally when
we think of insoles or orthotics we think of a hard
plastic insert that is placed in the shoe. It cups the
heel and supports the arch but because it is not flexible
it does not extend the full length of the foot. This
tends to make this type of orthotic uncomfortable, and
ineffective for many people. It also repositions the
arch using "brute force."
Because it is not flexible it forces the arch into it's
correct position but does nothing to relieve the pressure
that is forcing the arch to collapse, causing over pronation,
in the first place.
This type of hard plastic orthotic can actually cause
increased pain in patients, which is the reason why
we have recommended the Dr Foot Sport Insoles for the
treatment of over pronation. They provide a flexible
yet incredibly supportive and stable treatment for over
pronation.
Recommended
Product for Over Pronation
Dr
Foot Sport & Work Insoles
 
Having feet that are pronated
means that the arch of your foot is collapsed or lowered.
This collapsing of the long arch of the foot can lead
to more severe problems of the foot and ankle. Misalignment
of the fragile bones of the feet can lead to arthritic
pain, ligament destabilization, tendonitis and severe
fascitis.
Insoles (orthotics) are designed
to raise the arch, realign the foot, reduce pain and
distribute weight evenly which also minimizes strain
to the knees and spine.
Dr Foot's Insoles work wonders
on problem-prone feet. These Insoles are biomechanically
engineered to help relieve pronation. The contoured
shape supports your feet in two directions, both lengthwise
and across the arch, for maximum relief of pain and
fatigue. The special poron heel cushion and the comfortable
arch support helps to reduce shock absorption and fatigue.
Dr Foot Sport Insoles are engineered to combat over
pronation and provide greater stability and maximum
support. Ideal for patients seeking arch support for
prevention and treatment of over pronation.
Dr Foot's Sport Insoles treats
the underlying cause of over pronation and provides
comfort for sufferers of conditions such as Back Pain,
Heel Pain, Bunions, Flat Feet, Neuroma, Foot Pain, Metatarsalgia,
Shin Pain and Achilles Pain.
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