pronation

noun

pro·​na·​tion prō-ˈnā-shən 

1

: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards

2

: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin

pronate

ˈprō-ˌnāt 

verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Below that is a Related Reading section with short articles about walking speed, supination, and pronation and their impacts on your overall health, feet, and walking quality. —Angela Moscaritolo, PCMAG, 11 May 2023

This time, the focus is on pronation and supination—whether your palm is facing down or up, respectively—rotating your wrist. —Brett Williams, Men's Health, 19 Apr. 2023

The entire collection relies on Vionic’s proprietary Vio-Motion™ technology that corrects pronation and promotes full-body alignment. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023

Here’s how to check your pronation, according to Hislop: Put some water in a shallow pan or check upon exiting the shower. —Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023

The amount of pronation differs for everyone. —Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 2 Feb. 2023

Despite the fact that at the time, there was little science related to human running mechanics, brands became obsessed with the notion that pronation could be harmful to a runner’s heath. —Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2020

In June, two El Monte police officers were killed by a gang member, Justin William Flores, who was on pronation for a weapons-related charged and received a lenient sentence because of a plea deal. —Adam Sabes, Fox News, 15 July 2022

Excessive pronation can load the outside of the knee and strain the IT band. —Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2016

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Word History

Etymology

pronate, from Late Latin pronatus, past participle of pronare to bend forward, from Latin pronus

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

pronation

noun

pro·​na·​tion prō-ˈnā-shən 

: rotation of an anatomical part towards the midline: as

a

: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards

b

: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin