When people talk about wanting to find a shoe or insole that provides more support, they often think of arch support as the most effective way to relieve their foot pain. But fallen arches are just one of several issues that affect the feet and may not be the main reason you’re walking around in pain.
Foot supination is one of the most common foot alignment issues that people may not be aware of. But if you know you walk on the edge or outside of your feet, you’re already dealing with supination.
What is supination?
Foot supination is the medical term for feet that roll outward, or away from the center of the body, when standing still, walking, or running. Looking at the ankles, supinating feet tend to bow outwards and place extra stress on the outside edges of each foot.
Causes of foot supination
In many cases, people roll their feet outward because it’s what feels natural to their walking mechanics. Supination is often simply due to the genetics of a person’s ankle and foot structure, or perhaps because of leg length discrepancy.
Supination can also occur as a result of injury or musculoskeletal condition that causes a person to adjust their walking gait to compensate for chronic pain or imbalance.
Symptoms of supination
Nothing beats a comprehensive evaluation from a Certified Pedorthic specialist to diagnose foot and leg alignment issues, but there are a few symptoms that might indicate your feet are supinating:
- Foot pain
- Ankle pain
- Easily rolled ankles
- Increased wear on outside soles of shoes
Foot supination, like many foot alignment issues, can lead to chronic or increasingly frequent injuries or conditions:
- Reduced shock absorption
- Increased risk of injuries such ankle sprains and stress fractures
- Plantar fascitiis, Achilles tendinopathy, Peroneal Tendonitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, and increased knee pain
How to correct a supinated foot
Supination is just one of many alignment factors that go into a Certified Pedorthic foot evaluation. Professional assessment is a crucial part of getting the long-lasting support you need to prevent injuries and get rid of chronic foot pain.
Custom foot orthotics correct supination by layering specific materials in precise areas of the outer portion of the foot to gently raise the outside of the foot back toward the center of the body. Beyond the personalized alignment correction, Biocorrect’s custom foot orthotics have durable cushioning and heel-to-toe support to keep your feet stable long after you break them in.
Changing the support redistributes where pressure is exerted on the foot and throughout the lower extremities, often providing needed pain relief and helping people enjoy a more active lifestyle with less fatigue.
Custom orthotics for true biomechanical correction
It’s not just about stuffing a ton of cushioning into your shoes with off-the-shelf insoles; it’s about providing the targeted corrective support you need to walk sure-footed every day. Biocorrect’s custom orthotics lab precisely manufactures your shoe inserts to correct the unique biomechanics you present with, along with many other corrections that often coincide with supination.
Get started today anywhere in the US by requesting an in-person or virtual appointment today. Our specialists can help you understand your current foot mechanics and create a tailored orthotic for your unique needs no matter where you live thanks to our 3D foot scanning app. Learn more by contacting our team today!
