Prosupination

Prosupination refers to a combined foot motion that involves pronation and supination occurring sequentially. Typically, this describes the foot's movement during the gait cycle. As the foot strikes the ground, it pronates, rolling inward, to absorb shock and adapt to the surface. This is followed by supination, where the foot rolls outward, creating a rigid lever arm for push-off during the later stages of the stride. While often discussed as distinct movements, pro-supination highlights their natural, integrated role in walking and running. This dynamic interplay allows the foot to be flexible and shock-absorbent upon landing and rigid and stable for propulsion. Any significant deviation or alteration in this pro-supination sequence can potentially affect biomechanics and may be associated with certain foot or lower limb issues. Understanding the pro-supination mechanism is important in fields such as podiatry, physical therapy, and sports science for analyzing gait and addressing related concerns.