Overpronation is when the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward. A doctor may call this “pes planus” or “flexible flatfoot.” Experts often associate overpronation with flat feet.

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Overpronation occurs when the foot rolls too far inward when you walk ...

Everyone has a different running gait—it's totally fine if you look slightly different than other runners around you. Those differences include pronation, the way your foot flexes and comes in contact ...

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All runners have their own unique foot strike. But everyone will have some degree of pronation, or a slight inward roll of the foot and ankle, to help distribute the impact of running. When this ...

Our feet work hard when we walk and run. They bend, flex, bear weight, and, as part of our natural gait cycle, they roll inward and flatten in order to push you into the next step. This is known as ...

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