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Does my 4 year old son need orthotics if he has flat feet and pronation or will it fix itself as his feet mature?
I have been worried sick. Any recommendation will be highly appreciated. Hopefully, it's not too late to fix his foot. He is not in pain but does tend to fall over sometimesAsked 2 years ago
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Would a surgery on my plantar plate tear and crossover toe that restructures my foot make the orthotics obsolete?
Hello everyone, I have a question for the specialists on here. I have some orthotics on order and I've already put a deposit down on them but I know it is a possibility that I will have to have surgery for my plantar plate tear and crossover toe in the next few months. Would surgery, which I suspect would restructure my foot, make the orthotics obsolete? I don't want to pay a lot of money for orthotics that wouldn't serve me after surgery. Thank you.Asked 2 years ago
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Are custom orthotics worth the money when I have tendinitis near my arch and in the achilles area due to a metatarsal avulsion fracture?
Are custom-made orthotics worth the money? I go to a chiropractor for back/ foot adjustments weekly and he said that I may want to think about custom-made orthotics. Due to the fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture from three months ago, I now have tendinitis near my arch and achilles areas. I have extremely high arches so over the counter orthotics do not work for me. Apparently a lot of people who are born with high arches have problems, but that was never the case for me prior to my injury.Asked 2 years ago
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What should I do if my insoles don't relieve the pain of flat feet with huge pronations?
Had persistent pain for a long time, got insoles that were supposed to help with the pain but I haven't noticed any change. Are certain insoles better than others? What should I do?Asked 2 years ago
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Should I buy new insoles or new shoes?
Am I better buying some more insoles or buying some of the shoes people mention? I see oofos, Hokkas, brooks. I am so lost with what to buy and does anyone recommend others or insole types? Would I need to wear insoles inside any of these shoes? I have very high arches that have caused my plantar fasciitis on one of my feet. Could just cry everyday as its so painful, I can't walk on it and I am only 29 and I am in Australia Brisbane.Asked 2 years ago
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What can I to avoid my insole pulling my socks down under my heel?
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Why are my pain relief insoles not working?
I bought New Balance - pain relief insoles. Some days my feet hurt even with orthotics, and there are days they don't. I thought they're supposed to be worn all the time, is this wrong? I'm starting to worry that instead of orthotic insoles helping my problem, I might mess up my feet. Any suggestions?Asked 2 years ago
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What needs to be the features of an old boot to put an insole in it (e.g. low heel, firm support, spacious toe box)?
Have been reading this page carefully and went out today to try to buy some vionic boots or similar as I am so tired of wearing my special deep trainers everywhere, and no big improvement wearing them anyway. Only one shop in our country's largest city, Auckland, stocks them. And those aren't in my size. I am wondering whether to take some of my old boots in to try out with an insole. Has anyone had success with that?Asked 2 years ago
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Do you know any insoles that have just heel but no arch support?
I'm looking for an insole that has just a little bit of heel shock absorption. I have been unable to wear any insoles as my arch is super sensitive to pressure on the inside of my foot in front of the heel. I have purchased more than I should have and even the orthotics I have ordered I am completely unable to wear. I have a really high arch but don't need arch support - just heel support. Any ideas?Asked 2 years ago
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How can I fix the problem of the insoles only helping the good foot, yet the bad foot hurts without them?
What can I do if I use insoles and it helps one foot (the good foot, which is now also starting to hurt) but makes the bad foot very sore? And if I don’t wear them it hurts my good foot but makes my bad foot feel slightly better. I suppose the solution would be to wear an insole for the good foot and not the bad, but that doesn’t sound a good idea because my feet wouldn’t be balanced? I hate this condition! Not being about to walk without pain, even for a short time, is frighteningAsked 2 years ago
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