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Supination vs. Pronation: Recognizing Misalignment In Your Steps

Everyone’s walking and running patterns (called your gait) are unique. These small variations are one of the many traits that make you, you. However, when it comes to certain foot mechanics, this uniqueness might cross over into misalignment, leading to regular discomfort or chronic pain. If you're dealing with frequent foot or leg pain that you've come to expect as "normal," it might be a sign that your unique traits could be to blame.  There’s a fine line between normal and abnormal foot mechanics that impact your quality of life. The two most common culprits of biomechanical imbalances are supination and overpronation. These conditions can vary in severity, affecting your daily life in ways that range from mild to significant. But...

Jun 24, 2025

What is Overpronation? | Flat Feet Causes & Solutions

Every step you take relies on a complex and fascinating system of biomechanics in your feet. From balance to shock absorption, every movement involves a literal balancing act to keep you walking, running, and standing in a pain-free, properly supported way.  However, when this balance is disrupted, it can lead to discomfort, pain, and even chronic conditions like fallen arches. One common disruptor of your body’s proper alignment and weight distribution through your feet is overpronation.  What is pronation and overpronation?  Pronation refers to the natural inward rolling movement of your foot as it strikes the ground during walking or running. This motion helps your body absorb shock efficiently, distribute weight evenly, and push off the ground properly as you...

Jun 11, 2025

What is Supination? | Walking on Outside of Foot Mechanics

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....

May 29, 2025

New 3D Scan App For Custom Orthotics Anywhere

Biocorrect is excited to announce a new way to get the custom support that professional orthotics can provide. With the Biocorrect 3D Foot Scanner App, you provide your own high-quality scans that are submitted directly to our lab: no more shipping delays or tricky foam-impression kits! We’re excited for the huge benefits this technology will have for our patients all over the country and invite you to learn more by requesting a virtual appointment today.  What is Biocorrect’s app? We have developed a smartphone application that’s available for download now in the Apple app store and is compatible with any Apple device that has FaceID. This app allows your phone camera to create a detailed scan of your feet that...

May 14, 2025

Preventing Sports Injuries With Orthotics

If you’re an athlete playing at the top of your game, the last thing you want is an injury taking you out for weeks to ruin your hot streak. And there’s a delicate balance between using the right techniques and giving your all on the field or court. But what if there was a way to add extra injury prevention without having to think about it in the heat of the moment? Orthotics may be able to offer injury prevention support and stability no matter what sport you’re playing. How orthotics help prevent injury There’s a delicate balance between taking every precaution to prevent injury while continuing to exert yourself fully and leaving it all on the field. Orthotics can...

Apr 23, 2025

Custom orthotics for Athletes: Benefits and Features

Finding the right footwear for your sport is like uncovering a hidden gem. Whether it’s cleats for soccer, sneakers for basketball, or skates for hockey, your choice can make or break your performance. Once you find the perfect fit, it’s hard to imagine switching to anything else. But here’s the game-changer—what if your favorite footwear could offer more than just comfort or traction? What if they had a custom-engineered foundation designed specifically for your feet? This is where custom orthotics for athletes come in. Custom orthotics not only provide a tailored footbed that aligns with your specific needs, but they can also unlock performance potential you didn’t know you had. Do I actually need orthotics to play sports? The honest...

Apr 09, 2025

Can Orthotics Help Knee Pain?

Knee pain can happen for many reasons. But regardless of whether you're dealing with an old injury, arthritis, or discomfort that seems to come out of nowhere, the impact on your daily life can be significant. Some kinds of knee pain are chronic and hard to pinpoint, but one underappreciated factor might be right beneath your feet—alignment issues starting with your posture and footwear. Custom orthotics offer a potential solution for knee pain, as they target the root of the issue, helping to realign and stabilize your body. Custom orthotics can relieve alignment issues and strain Your body works as one interconnected system. A misalignment in one part often leads to discomfort or pain elsewhere. And because your feet are...

Mar 31, 2025

Orthotics Can Improve Your Whole Posture

While most people recognize the importance of sitting and standing correctly, not everyone knows all the factors that play a role in good posture and body alignment. The fact is, even minor asymmetry in your body—whether from your anatomy or learned postural habits—can put uneven pressure on muscles and joints over time. This may lead to discomfort, pain, or even limited mobility. That’s where orthotics come in. By targeting alignment issues from the ground up, orthotics can help re-establish balance in your body, leading to improved posture and reduced strain on muscles and joints. Whether you suffer from chronic foot/ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain or even low back pain, or you want to protect your joints as you exercise,...

Mar 18, 2025

Can Orthotic Insoles Help With Peripheral Neuropathy?

For those suffering from neuropathy, whether due to diabetes, autoimmune disease, or other conditions, walking and being active can be an everyday challenge. Over time, lack of activity and other side effects can compound and make it difficult to balance, even after the underlying condition is treated. Promising research shoes that textured and/or supportive insoles can help improve balance by providing better sensory feedback and biomechanical support to those suffering from peripheral neuropathy, improving quality of life in a significant way. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy, that is, neuropathy that primarily affects the hands and feet, can have a literally destabilizing effect on your life.  If you haven’t gotten a specific diagnosis of neuropathy or your symptoms come and...

Mar 07, 2025
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