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Can insoles help to prevent overpronation while snowboarding?
I am starting snowboarding classes soon, and I want to make sure that I buy supportive gear so that I do not injure myself. Is it Asked 2 years ago
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Do heel balms help to treat cracked heels?
Hi there. I am suffering from deep cracks in my heels, and I am searching for a solution to alleviate the pain that this is causiAsked 2 years ago
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Is there a correct way to squat which helps to prevent injury?
Hi guys. I have found myself experiencing lower back pain after squatting while lifting weights, which I think might be because I Asked 2 years ago
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Are there any benefits for wearing insoles while hiking?
Hi there! I have recently started hiking and have thought about investing in an insole to wear with my hiking boots. This is becauAsked 2 years ago
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Should I wear socks with my custom orthotics while breaking them in?
Hi guys! I just bought a pair of custom orthotics and I have started breaking them in. Is it better for me to wear socks with the Asked 2 years ago
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Can I develop AT if I increase the intensity of my workout routine?
What are the chances of me developing Achilles tendonitis if I increase the intensity of my workout routine without giving my bodyAsked 3 years ago
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Will I get Achilles tendonitis if my feet have naturally flat arches?
Hey guys, I've got naturally flat feet. I don't know why. I guess I just never developed arches growing up as a child. What I am wAsked 3 years ago
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Can I develop Achilles Tendonitis if I am taking statins?
Hi, my doctor prescribed me Simvastatin due to me being at a high risk of cardiovascular disease and needing to reduce my blood chAsked 3 years ago
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Does high blood pressure increase my risk of developing Achilles Tendonitis?
Good morning. I'm someone who has struggled with weight for most of my life. I have type 2 diabetes and hypertension. I've been exAsked 3 years ago
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Should I wear an ankle brace or boot to help manage Achilles Tendonitis?
I looked up the symptoms, assessed them, and concluded that I have Achilles Tendonitis. I am now looking into treatments and what Asked 3 years ago
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