Overpronation happens when your gait (the way you walk or run) eventually causes the arches of your feet to flatten more than they would normally. That puts strain on muscles, tendons and ligaments …

Dec 4, 2025 · Then, the big toes take on too much pressure as they push off the ground. During overpronation, the arch flattens. As a result, it can't absorb shock, and muscles and tendons take on …

Nov 27, 2024 · When overpronation occurs, the foot rolls too far inward toward the arch. In contrast, with underpronation (also called supination), the foot rolls outward. The way a person’s foot strikes the...

While pronation is a natural movement of the foot during walking or running, overpronation can lead to several problems, from foot pain to knee and hip discomfort. In this article, we’ll explain …

May 19, 2025 · Overpronation usually causes overuse injuries, especially in runners. If you have a neutral foot it naturally pronates during walking or running. As a result, your lower leg, knee, and …

Nov 12, 2024 · Overpronation means that your foot arch moves too far down or inward with each step. This is often seen in people with flat feet. Overpronators land on the outside of their heel first and …

Oct 29, 2025 · According to Tom Goom, a clinical lead physiotherapist and founder of RunningPhysio, it isn’t necessarily a problem – so don’t panic. Here, he explains exactly what overpronation is and the...

Oct 10, 2024 · Pronation deviations that occur at the feet and ankles — called overpronation or underpronation (also known as supination) — are some of the most common underlying postural …

What is excessive pronation? Learn all about your feet rolling inward, outward, what causes it, and what to do about it.

May 19, 2024 · Overpronation occurs when the way you walk leads to more flattened arches over time causing tension in your foot and leg muscles. 1 The stresses of overpronating or supinating have …