What is Hyperpronation?
Pronation is a normal motion of the foot. Specifically, it is the complex motion between the ankle bone, which turns inward, and the rest of the foot which turns out. This is a very important function of the foot to aid walking, especially on uneven ground.
Hyperpronation is a very common deformity when there is excessive or too much pronation occurring in the foot. Just as the old adage says “too much of anything is not a good thing”. The same is true when it comes to the excessive foot motion. This excessive motion of the ankle bone and the rest of the foot will occur with every step taken; all resulting in the abnormal closure of the sinus tarsi.
The second most common conscious function of our body is walking. Walking is the best form of exercise we are told. However, there are many dangers of walking that can lead to more than just problems with our feet. The feet are the foundation to our body and even if there is just slight excessive pronation this will lead to other deformities to our body.