What Is Foot Supination?

Foot supination refers to when the foot rolls outward during normal motion. This is also commonly known as the heel lift. Runners experience the heel lift at the push off stage in the running. This heel lift is normal and part of the running gait. If the pressure was excessive, it will have a large strain on the tendons and muscles supporting the heel, and this will cause the ankle to roll completely over, making room for ligament rupture or ankle sprain.

You know you need orthotic insoles, if you experience any of these symptoms. If you have consistent arch pain, pain in the heels, start having flat feet, appearance of corns and calluses, experiencing ankle sprains, having shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, also knee hip and back pain. The pain that you experience in the feet because of supination will be transferred around the body, from feet to hips. It will be imperative for you use inserts for shoes.

How To Identify The Problem

As a start before you start buying inserts for your shoes, you must first get diagnosed with a doctor. Although preventing, maintaining and treating foot supination is commonly done with the help of orthotic insoles. The doctor will help you analyze the best insole you need to support your running gait, and if you are placing too much or unnecessary pressure. Based on this they will recommend some insoles that you can choose from.

When you are selecting an insole, choose an insole that fits your running gait and that which complements your foot type. Choosing the best insole for your foot type will save you risk, injury and discomfort into the future. So it is recommended to get a complete foot strike and running gait analysis before you invest on the inserts for shoes. When you are getting your feet measured for the fit, you have to get both feet measured. For most people the sizes between their own feet varies. Another point to remember is that you have to not only, be focused on the length of feet but also the depth and width, to get a good measure and perfect fit. When you are purchasing footwear for your inserts, always remember to purchase them later during the day. This is because feet have a tendency to start swelling during the latter part of the day. When you are trying your shoes it is better for you to try it with the insole and socks, to get the best fit, and also don’t buy tight fitting shoes hoping that they will stretch, they will harm your feet.