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Pronation: What Is It And How Much Is Too Much?

Over-Pronation is a common and damaging medical problem. Pronation is a turning outward of the foot at the ankle, so that one has a tendency to walk on the inner border of the foot. If left untreated, pronation may cause many painful ailments such as heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains, shin splints; and eventually, knee, hip, and lower back pain.

The most common reason for foot problems is due to Over-Pronation.  A certain amount of pronation is necessary to walk properly.  Pronation allows for natural bending of the foot during the stepping process of walking.  Being loose allows the foot, particularly the heel, to act as a shock absorber each time the heel strikes the ground.  Secondly, it is necessary for the foot to be ‘loose’ to land correctly when we walk on uneven surfaces.

This pronation of the foot as we walk only lasts for a split second, the instant before contact with each step.  Immediately after the contact, the foot becomes a rigid lever to finish the stepping process.   When the pronation continues too long or starts too early, tremendous stress and strain is put on the foot.  This stress and strain over time often results in various foot ailments such as heel spurs, bunions, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, shin splints, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, plantar fasciitis morton’s neuroma and various other problems.

Some experts believe the primary cause of over pronation is due to an inherited trait which results in the abnormal position of your heel bone from birth. To a lesser degree some people believe that the height of your heel is a factor in the amount of abnormal pronation. If your foot is flat, you may tend to over pronate, if the arch is high you may tend to under pronate.  Only 15% of the population has neutral arches but many people go through their entire life with little or no problems.

Podiatrists (foot doctors) believe the treatment for abnormal pronation is relatively simple - quality Orthotic Arch Supports.  The American Podiatric Medical Association has awarded the prestigious Seal of Acceptance to Spenco’s Orthotic Arch Supports. These fine quality insoles provide a rigid arch support as a base with a cushion top covered by a anti-microbial, friction resistant top cloth.

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Split or Full Sole for ballet shoes?

I'm starting ballet, (I'm 17) and I was wondering between a split sole or full. The lady at the shop said I should try a full sole but everyone says split soles are better for you're arch. I want the split but if the full sole is going to help me work harder then I want to go with that.
Here's some pictures of my feet: They're kinda small I know. Does anyone know what's good for my type of foot?

get both, but if getting both isnt an option then get the split. i was a competitive dancer for 16 years and only used the full sole when i was very little. it doesnt make a difference what shoe you have, you should work hard either way.