Two conditions that affect foot stability are pronation and supination. While both are normal foot positions, over-pronation or
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The Foot is a Precision Piece of Machinery
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009The foot is a precision piece of machinery which is fundamental for our movement and daily activities. On average,
The foot contains 26 bones including 2 sesemoids under the big toe. A network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments support bones and joints in the foot. Muscles give the foot its shape by holding the bones in position. Tendons connect muscles to bones and ligaments connect bone to bone.
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Pronation: What is Over-Pronation and how is it bad?
Saturday, March 14th, 2009Over-Pronation is a common and damaging medical foot problem. Over-pronation is a turning inward of the foot at the ankle, so that one has a tendency to walk on the inner border of the foot. If left untreated, over-pronation may be the cause (more…)
