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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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Can Flat Feet Be Corrected and Cured in Adults?
Flat feet are characterized by fallen arches, leading to most of the inner foot making contact with the ground when bearing weight. Flat feet lead to an inward-turning (overpronation) of the ankles an
Asked 2 years ago
How to Tell Whether You Have Sesamoiditis or Gout
If you are experiencing pain and swelling around your big toe or the ball of your foot, you might wonder: Is it gout or sesamoiditis? Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the tendons in the ball of the
Asked 2 years ago
What Is the Best Type of Arch Support for Flat Feet?
There are 2 different kinds of flat feet (also called fallen arches and related to overpronation): Flexible flat feet (FFF) appear to have arches when an individual is sitting or on their tiptoes, whi
Asked 2 years ago
Do You Need Arch Support if You Have High Arches?
It can be hard to concentrate on work when your feet hurt, yet foot pain is a common problem many people face, and the risk is higher in people who have high arches. There is no standard way to determ
Asked 2 years ago
Do Flat Feet Need Arch Supports?
Flat feet are a common condition characterized by a visual loss of arch height noted in the foot, when placed under load. In flat feet, the majority of the foot is seen to make contact with the floor
Asked 2 years ago
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