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Podiatrist only please.can overpronation even w excercise to strenghten joints lead to loosening of hip joints?

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Possibly: Excessive motion can lead to muscle strain and fatigue.

Answered 1/10/2016

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I am a podiatrist: it would cause increased stress on the hip joints. I am not sure what is meant by loosening of hip joints.

Answered 1/11/2016

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