Criteria for Abnormal Pronation Five criteria are used to determine whether pronation is abnormal.Unnecessary destructive compensatory motion occurs in the other planes of motion of the STJ.4 Causes of Abnormal Foot Mechanics Three pathological situations contribute to abnormal foot mechanics: structural malalignment, muscle weakness or imbalance, and loss of structural integritySTJ pronation is more than the normal 4 to 6 degrees.4,27,36,75 2.3.4.5.