Supination and pronation are terms used to describe the up or down orientation of your hand, arm, or foot. What it means can depend on which part of the body it describes. When your palm or forearm ...
The elbow is a complex hinge whose basic range of motion occurs in a single plane. Pronation and supination of the forearm result from motion of the radius on the capitellum and at the radioulnar ...
Supination vs pronation – what do the terms mean, and how do they each affect the body? If you’re a keen runner or walker, you’ll want to read on and find out more. Supination and pronation are both ...
Supination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when a person places weight on the outside of the foot while walking or running. Pronation is when a person shifts their weight from ...
This week we are going to talk not of a specific diagnosis or condition of the lower extremity but rather a mechanical fault of the foot which causes a number of conditions. The mechanical fault or ...
If you’re unsure what underpronation is, you’re not alone. The term – also known as supination – is occasionally thrown around when you’re buying running shoes or getting a gait analysis. However, ...
From time to time I'll try to take some of these terms and make them easier to understand—especially when it comes to knowing why they matter on the golf course or in the gym. Here are two: ...
Pronation is the inward movement of the foot as it rolls to optimally distribute the force of impact on the ground as you run. With "normal" pronation, the foot “rolls” inward about 15 percent, comes ...
While running might seem like something you can just get up and do, it’s extremely important that your form and technique while exercising is correct to limit any harm on your body. Whether you are ...