Shoe Inserts and Foot Orthotics
for Over Pronation
Normal Foot Movement
Your heel swings from side to side as your foot moves.
When the heel swings correctly, your foot can flatten and regain its
arch as you walk. But if your heel swings too much, your foot may flatten
more than it should. Over time, such excess movement may cause foot
problems.
When the heel hits the ground, its outer edge touches
first. Soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments) relax. Your foot
is able to flatten, adapt to uneven surfaces, and absorb the shock of
touchdown.
During midstance, your heel is below the anklebone, and
the front and back of your foot are aligned. Your foot easily bears
your weight.
As the heel lifts, it swings slightly to the inside. Muscles,
tendons, and ligaments tighten. Your foot regains its arch, allowing
your toes to push your weight off the ground.
Over Pronation
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, however, 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 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
Recommended Product
Dr Foot's Sports
and 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 leads 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.
Provides support and comfort during every stage of walking
and running.
"I love the Dr Foot Sports Insoles! I am an avid
runner, with over-pronation and a family history of foot and leg pain.
The Dr Foot Sports Insoles make running possible for me. I've tried
many other insoles and none of them work as well as Dr Foot. I'm currently
training for my second marathon, and my Dr. Foot Sports Insoles are
protecting me from injury. Thank you!"
Miss Smith
Michigan, USA
"As you could imagine, enduring long hours on a gym on a particularly
hard tred mill it can be a strain on your legs as well as your feet.
I find these insoles very absorbing and comfortable and recommend them
to any sports fanatic or anybody who plays sport."
Mr M Davies
Scotland, U.K
"I wanted to give your Dr Foot Sports Insoles product a real test
before giving you a reply. To be honest I've tried some other products
without much success, so my expectations were fairly low. To my very
pleasant surprise, I can tell you that I've added many more miles to
my weekly routine and experienced less knee pain. Sometimes, before
using your product, knee pain/soreness would put me off the street for
weeks at a time. I've not missed a workout since Dr Foot Sports Insoles."
Neil J Brennan, UK
"Dr Foot Sports Insoles give your feet proper arch support, helping
to prevent over pronation. The use of insoles reduces the muscle activity
of the lower leg, feels more comfortable and improves performance."
Runners World Magazine, November 2008 edition
"I have just received my insoles and they are fantastic, already
I can feel the difference and its the first day, I did not need to wear
them for two hours, I wore them all day, and my feet and ankles felt
brilliant all day, I have been really suffering of late, as I roll over
like your diagram.
I used to go to the Bio-Mechanics section for Orthotics at my local
hospital, but I believe they have stopped the service and I have suffered
ever since.
I bought your insoles, but did not want to risk ordering the two pairs
for £40, as did not know if they would suit, I now wish I had,
is there anyway I could order a second pair now and take advantage of
that discount, or is it too late, as I can see I will be moving them
from one pair of shoes to the other as they are so brilliant.
Many thanks for the speedy delivery and your wonderful product. "
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