pronation
noun
pro·na·tion
prō-ˈnā-shən 
1
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
2
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin
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Their unique designs offer comfort, stability, and support for those with plantar fasciitis, over pronation, and other conditions.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But change has come slowly to an industry and a population steeped in the pronation paradigm.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The brand notes that they’re best suited for people with neutral tread and no pronation issues.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
No pair of feet are exactly alike, and almost everyone has some kind of issue—high arches, flat feet, pronation, plantar fasciitis, hammer toe, corns, calluses.
—Claire Trageser, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But change has come slowly to an industry and a population steeped in the pronation paradigm.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The brand notes that they’re best suited for people with neutral tread and no pronation issues.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
No pair of feet are exactly alike, and almost everyone has some kind of issue—high arches, flat feet, pronation, plantar fasciitis, hammer toe, corns, calluses.
—Claire Trageser, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pronation
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“Pronation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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pronation
noun
pro·na·tion
prō-ˈnā-shən
: rotation of an anatomical part towards the midline: as
a
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
b
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin
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