| The injuries related to overpronation have led many | | | | proper way to run and avoid injuries at the same |
| runners to take breaks off of their running schedule. | | | | time is by using a technique called forefoot running. |
| To alleviated injuries the first thing you do is stop | | | | That is, strike the ground first with the balls of your |
| running. This could be hard for some people to | | | | forefoot. Almost like running on your toes. |
| accept especially if they have become accustomed | | | | Too much weight causes overpronation. Our ankles |
| to the feeling of wellness after their morning runs. | | | | can only support our foot so much before it gives in |
| Overpronation is a real problem among experienced | | | | and collapses medially. If you weight over twice your |
| and beginning runners alike. People often just take | | | | normal body weight chances are you are excessively |
| breaks and wait for their feet to heel then go back | | | | pronating. Even if you are not predisposed to have |
| running only to find the same pain recurring. What | | | | flat feet your feet can flatten as your weight goes |
| they need is a way to heal the painful effects of | | | | up. |
| overpronation. Is there really a way to cure | | | | Calf muscles do more for your running gait that you |
| overpronation? Read on and find out. | | | | would expect. Therapy for foot problems includes |
| Overpronation occurs when the ankle rolls towards | | | | strengthening your calves. Try and do calf raises by |
| the medial part of the foot way too much than the | | | | raising your calves in and up and down fashion for |
| recommended amount. Normal pronation is a natural | | | | several repetitions. If you are a lighter runner having |
| biomechanical adaptation that we humans have | | | | some weight you can strap on your body is best. |
| developed to reduce the forces that our lower body | | | | A few weeks exercising your calves will do wonders |
| experiences when our foot touches the ground | | | | for your running gait. As they calves get stronger it |
| during running. | | | | can hold the ankle more securely. This reduces |
| A lot of people do not know that there are ways fix | | | | overpronation and enhances the way your foot |
| ovepronation. The first thing you could do is to | | | | secures itself during each foot fall. |
| consciously change the way you run. Heel strikers are | | | | More often than not, most casual runners get shoes |
| people who put the balls of their heels first upon | | | | that are wrong for them. Someone who requires a |
| impact and transition towards the forefoot. | | | | very strong shoe to resist the rolling of the ankles |
| This motion is what everyone would consider natural. | | | | could face serious injuries if they purchase shoes |
| But in fact this heel impact to toe push off can be | | | | which are categorized neutral. Make sure you have at |
| very prone to injury. Our shoes are designed around | | | | least a little idea on what shoes to get for your |
| this action but it is still an inefficient way to run. The | | | | excessive overpronation. |