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Our team answers your questions about the causes and treatment of various podiatric conditions, including plantar fasciitis, flat feet, foot pain, and the use of custom orthotics.
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Choosing the Best Insoles for Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most commonly reported painful conditions affecting people globally. Pain at the back of the heel can be linked to conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel bursitis, and heel
Asked a year ago
Can Crocs Ease the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
Crocs have been around since 2002. Regardless of the controversy over its utility, the footwear brand has grown to become a major manufacturer of flip-flops and sandals globally. By all indications, C
Asked a year ago
Do Orthotic Insoles Help With Knee Pain
Many people live with some degree of knee pain. Some even say that it is inescapable as you succumb to aging. While that may be the case with degenerative conditions like arthritis, knee pain could be
Asked a year ago
Should You Use Orthotic Insoles for Supination?
Supination is the external rotation of the foot. It occurs when you bear weight on the outer edges of your feet while moving. This can place undue stress on your foot causing conditions like plantar f
Asked a year ago
How to Fix Supination When Running
While pronation is normal when running, supination isn’t. Excessive supination causes the athlete to bear weight on the outer edge of the foot, resulting in an inward roll of the foot. Supination star
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