How do Upstep orthotics work for Pronation?

Pronation is a natural motion of your foot during walking and running. Your gait can show a pattern of neutral pronation, overpronation, or supination. The stresses of overpronating or supinating have been linked to a greater risk of injuries.

It is important to understand that pronation is an essential part of foot function and not a diagnosis that something is wrong. Pronation is also not simply arch collapse, but occurs at the heel, midfoot, and forefoot, and requires custom foot support.

In overpronation, the ankle rolls too far downward and inward with each step. It continues to roll when the toes should be starting to push off. As a result, the big toe and second toe do all of the push off and the foot twists more with each step. Overpronation is seen more often in people with flat feet, although not everyone with flat feet overpronates. Overpronation leads to strain on the big toe and second toe and instability in the foot. The excessive rotation of the foot leads to more rotation of the tibia in the lower leg, with the result being a greater incidence of shin splints and knee pain.

Supination is a rolling motion to the outside edge of the foot during a step. The foot naturally supinates during the toe-off stage of your stride as the heel first lifts off the ground, providing leverage to help roll off the toes. However, if supination continues through the toe-off, the weight isn't transferred to the big toe. This results in all of the work being done by the outer edge of the foot and smaller toes, placing extra stress of the foot. Supination is seen more often in people with high, rigid arches that don't flatten enough during a stride.


How Upstep can help you with your Pronation?

Upstep Custom Orthotics will help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly by correcting your foot mechanics.

All Upstep Custom Orthotics are designed specifically for you by our top in-house podiatrists, using advanced technology and highest quality materials, based on your own footprint, lifestyle, pain and needs. Upstep Custom Orthotics are constructed to help your body maintain its ideal position, allowing full ranges of healthy movement, fatigue reduction, and injury prevention.

Upstep’s combined approach for pronation will give you a long-term solution for your everyday activities, from work to sports.