Because yes, these terms can get majorly confusing.
If left unaddressed, misalignments can even lead to impaired mobilitya disaster for your training regimen.
Thankfully, theres an easy fix that can help overpronation and underpronation.
Thebest pair of sneakerspaired with an appropriatestrength trainingandstretching routinewill keep your gait correctly aligned.
What Are Overpronation and Underpronation?
Lets envision anormal gait.
Then the foot rolls slightly inward across the ball before you push off of the big toe.
A little pronationabout 15 percentis normal and essential.
A healthcare provider can assess your feet and recommend a plan of treatment.
Consider if soles look evenly worn or if are they flatter or smoother on one side than the other.
“Most sneakers are built that waywith an elevated heel and some arch support,” Dr. Greisberg explains.
Look for something thatsupports your arches, but is also comfortable.
How Often Should You Get New Shoes?
Most modern shoes have an insole and sole made from synthetic materials.
“A shoe may be worn out long before it looks worn out,” warns Dr Greisberg.
In the short term, asupportive insolemay help.
Bottom Line
Correcting gait misalignment is important to your overall health and comfort.
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