Orthotics are inserts which can be custom made or purchased off the shelf. An orthotic is designed to make your foot more mechanically efficient and allows your foot to adapt more easily to running on a flat and hard surface. Orthotics also help align your foot to correct any structural or postural instabilities, preventing increased stress on joints, tendons or ligaments. When we run, our foot pronates (rolls inward), to allow our foot to absorb shock. Pronation is a necessary motion for efficient running. However, some runners may over or underpronate, which normally results in pain due to the repetitive nature of running. Overpronation is far more common and can … Continue reading Can Wearing Orthotics Affect Your Running Performance?