Hyperpronation and foot pain: steps toward pain-free feet.

Primary care physicians often see patients who have foot pain. Although foot disorders may have many diagnostic possibilities, the majority can be explained via the pathologic biomechanics of hyperpronation and the resulting changes in the kinetic chain. Four common problems often associated with hyperpronation are plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, metatarsalgia, and hallux valgus. Interventions that seek to reduce hyperpronation and strengthen foot muscles are often recommended for treating foot pain.