By Dr. Steven Gershman, DPM So, you are about to purchase new shoes and have heard about neutral vs. overpronation shoes. Which do I buy? Which is better? What do I need? Does it really matter? Let's start with a short tutorial on what exactly is pronation, what causes overpronation,...
To understand whether overpronation shoes are helpful, we should first understand what is meant by the terms ‘pronation’ and ‘overpronation’. When we use the term ‘pronation’, we are referring to the way a person naturally moves from side to side during walking or running. Pronation is a natural and necessary...
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the main causes for fallen arches. The tibialis posterior is a muscle in the lower leg. The tendon from this muscle runs behind the inside bone on the ankle, across the instep and attaches to the bottom of the foot. The tibialis posterior...
Are You Suffering from Collapsed Foot Arches? As OrthoFeet strives to share information with you about foot ailments, we’ve more than once raised the point that your feet support your entire body. When it comes to your feet, nothing should be taken lightly or for granted. A very common biomechanical...
