Description: In foot pronation, the heel rolls inward, the arch usually (not always) flattens, and often the feet point outwards. This condition usually congenital but could be caused by injury. In such cases, legs may be of a differing length so the foot will attempt to compensate to make standing and walking easier. Excessive pronation can lead to a host of problems; from the toes, legs, knees, hip and back.

Treatment: In mild cases it may be possible to control pronation using correct footwear. Often an orthosis may be required. This is a device which is placed in the shoe which holds the foot near to, or in it's ideal position during the mid-stance phase of walking or running.