Do professional athletes without pre-existing foot conditions wear orthotics?
Asked 4 years ago
Do professional athletes wear orthotics to prevent foot conditions? Is there a type of orthotic that can help with existing foot conditions during exercise?
Petal Mashraki
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
Many of them do! Wearing orthotics can help athletes avoid sports injuries by giving them proper support, preventing stress fractures, improving posture, aligning muscles, and adding comfort. Orthotics can help improve their sporting performance by accomodating the demands of their specific sport.
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