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Pronation

Pronation is the anatomical term used to describe the slight inward rolling of the foot, which is a natural part of the gait cycle. During pronation, the heel bone angles inward, collapsing the arch against the ground. The excessive inward rolling of the foot is called overpronation and can cause irritation or injury in the ankle, knee and hip joints. Pronation, as an anatomical condition, causes the arch to collapse as the foot strikes the ground in order to absorb the shock of impact. Pronation can affect a person while walking, running or while engaging in other high impact activities. Individuals who tend to overpronate should look for a stability or motion control athletic shoe, which prevents the foot from rolling inwards. Stability and motion control shoes use a high-density material device called a medial post to restrict the movement of the foot.