Does Anyone Walk Normally?

A discussion of normal versus abnormal gait patterns and the use of custom orthotics.

In this age of insoles and orthotics for every activity and every shoe on the market; my patients often ask, “Does anyone walk normally?” And what is “normal gait” anyway?

In normal gait, your heel swings from side to side as your foot moves. When the heel swings correctly, your foot can flatten and regain its arch as you walk. (normal pronation with resupination) But if your heel swings too much, your foot may flatten more than it should. (overpronation) Excess movement which over time causes many common foot problems. And yes, some people do walk normally, but not many.

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