noun
- plural of pronation; rotational movements of the forearm that turn the palm downward or inward rotations of the foot during walking
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The physical therapist analyzed the patient’s pronations during the gait assessment.
- Excessive pronations of the foot can lead to running injuries.
- The doctor demonstrated proper pronations of the forearm during the examination.
- Athletes often need custom orthotics to correct abnormal pronations.
- The study measured pronations in both the dominant and non-dominant arms.
- Runners with severe pronations may experience knee pain over time.