pronation
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- noun
- /ˈproʊneɪʃən/
- Specialized
- A common issue that many runners face is excessive pronation, which can lead to injuries if not managed properly.
- pronation and supination
Examples
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When running, it's important to understand that pronation is the natural inward rolling of your foot for stability.
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Pronation and supination (Figures 7 through 10)
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Contrary to popular belief, pronation is a good thing.
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That's what the pronation gets you right there.
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People with normal pronation can undoubtedly utilize this type of shoe.
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It's vital that an underpronator's shoes have no added stability devices to reduce or control pronation, the way a stability or motion-control shoe would.
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The dorsiflexion stirrup is now replaced with the pronation/supination measuring sling.
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In this fitting, your pronation, arch, and ankle strike Isabel Marant 2012 is going to be calculated together with analyzed.
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Underpronators are best suited to neutral-cushioned shoes because they need a softer midsole to encourage pronation.
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For pronation, the sling is adjusted so that it pulls on the lateral border of the foot (Figure 7 and Figure 8); for supination, it is adjusted so that it pulls on the medial border (Figure 9 and Figure 10).
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How Pronated
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pronation comes from the Latin pronus, which means 'bent forward' or 'face down', and it is the same root as the English word prone. So, pronation of the foot is the inward rolling motion toward the ground that helps the body absorb shock when you walk or run.