overpronation

noun

: excessive pronation of the foot in walking or running that predisposes the individual to injuries on the medial side of the lower extremities and that causes heavier wear on shoes on the inner margin
overpronate intransitive verb
overpronated; overpronating

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“Overpronation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/overpronation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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