Uneven gait, pronating more on one side

[Amandana]

Looking for some help c25kers!

I pronate more on one side than the other. I have great shoes from proper fitting at a running shop with shoes to help probation, super feet insoles but still on one side I’m pronating more than on the other. It’s becoming more noticeable as the runs progress, I’m about to start week 8. Its causing little niggles up the leg - uncomfortable sensation during the run in the knee and hip, feels like tendons are working harder than they should be maybe? So I want to nip this in bud!

Has anyone successfully dealt with uneven pronation? Share your tips please!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

It sounds like a sports physio might be the best place to go next.

[jiggles7 Graduate]

Either a sports physio or a podiatrist would be your next port of call. So sorry you are suffering 😔

[Amandana in reply to jiggles7]

Thanks. I’ve been seeing a chiropodist and have custom orthotics in my office shoes but will have a wait for benefits to reset so I can get another set for my runners without paying full price. I’ll address this more directly next time I see her.

Will book myself into the physio!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to Amandana]

I have just been wearing in my orthotics from my sports podiatrist. Did you have a 3d scan? I use mine for ever day and running. I have had to build up slowly and get a new pair of runners to fit them. I shouldn’t think you need two pairs. My podiatrist said I could have a second pair for high heels but I really don’t wear them much at all. Hope you get a resolution soon. Rfc x

[Amandana in reply to Realfoodieclub]

The ones I have are very firm, they are comfortable during the day, but not for impact exercise. They are the shorter length, they don’t go all the way to the toe, chiropodist said they are not well suited for exercise unfortunately - which I found out after I got them and found running uncomfortable with them. I was pretty disappointed that she hadn’t asked me what activities I’d be doing before ordering that style.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to Amandana]

That is such a shame. Mine only go to the ball of my foot and are solid rigid plastic. There is no give in them. they put a lining on them but they told me the lining will go before the orthotics and they can be relined at half the cost, might be worth an ask. Rfc x

[Irishprincess Graduate]

I overpronate on one side and apparently many people do. And like you, I started to get knee pain that stopped me running for three months. Long story short I saw a podiatrist who made me custom orthotics. He picked up other issues (lopsided pelvis, slightly flat feet) so the orthotics help with those too. That was three years ago and I'm still running!

I'd suggest you see a podiatrist either privately or through your GP.

[John_W Graduate]

I'm even more unusual - I over-pronate on one side and supinate on the other - I'm tilted! This was the reason for my dodgy knees which had prevented me from running & doing other sports for 20 years. A sports physio spotted this (rather obvious) 'fault' of mine late 2014 and referred me to her in-house podiatrist to have custom orthotics made - I'm now on my 2nd pair (several adjustments made on the way). It was early 2015 when I did C25K and I've never looked back. I wear them *all* the time.

My tip to you is: get those running orthotics as soon as possible! They should make a world of difference.

BUT ... you may have to ditch your new running shoes I'm afraid. With orthotics, you're best letting them do all the correction rather than having the shoe (with its support) add extra (or competing) support to what the orthotics are already doing. You're best getting a pair of NEUTRAL running shoes - so *no* 'extra' support in them and let the orthotics do all work.

Good luck!

John

[Amandana in reply to John_W]

Thanks for your tips!

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I have uneven pronation, I was told ( podiatrist) to use the same ( thickness etc) insole for both feet even though my left op's much much more than my right. I also have insoles in all my other shoes, including walking boots, wellies etc which has completely eradicated a niggly knee and ankle that started when I was walking the coast to coast last year and starting running hasn't aggravated that issue at all.