Ankle Pronation?!
Question: Ankle Pronation!?
I am a 14 year old girl!. I have ankle pronation that causes me pain after walking or standing for to long and sometimes causes me knee pain!. I wouldn't say my pronation is severe, but I wouldn't say it is mild either!. What would most likely be the treatment of pronation like mine!? (I don't play sports)Www@Answer-Health@Com
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You need custom made orthotics!. Your orthopedic doctor can give you an order for them!. Once you are in them, your knee should quit hurting, however your foot and ankle may hurt for a little while, because it will not be in the position it has been in, so there is an adjustment period, but stick with it, and you should be happy with the results!. Good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Going to a podiatrist is one way and certainly a good one but at 14 you are still growing and that is going to mean new orthotics every year at the least until your foot stops growing!. Pronation is a technical term so I assume that you have been to see either an orthopedist or podiatrist!. If they have made the diagnosis they also must have made a course of action for the problem!. What did they say!? If this is not the case then you have to make sure that pronation is the root of the problem!. If you do have a pronation problem and at 14 this is really not your issue, but if it is a matter of money as most insurance plans that I am familiar with don't pay for foot orthotics, there is another alternative!. Go to a local pharmacy and buy a pair of Dr!. Scholl's foot inserts!. They are made in a neutral position and will stop excessive pronation!. They will work well for most people!.Www@Answer-Health@Com