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Supination is caused by the weakening of which muscles?
If you have foot supination, what are the muscles that weaken to cause this?Asked 4 years ago
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Can a plantar fibroma be itchy?
Mine has itched a little over the past few days, and I don't know if it is normal for it to be itchy. What should a plantar fibromAsked 4 years ago
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What is the best insole for hammertoe?
I have abnormal muscle balance in my feet that led to hammertoes in both feet. I have minor flexible flat feet, which I think is pAsked 4 years ago
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Do I need a medical prescription for custom orthotics?
Is there a place that will make me a pair of custom orthotics for my condition without needing a medical prescription?Asked 4 years ago
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Can I put insoles in my cycling shoes?
Hey guys, I wear spin shoes for cycling and my feet are starting to hurt. I'm wondering if putting insoles in them would help. If Asked 4 years ago
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What are the best insoles for running?
One of the things that have been really important to me as a runner is top-performing shoes. You might not believe it, but they maAsked 4 years ago
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Will putting orthotic insoles into my basketball shoes make me jump higher?
Hi, I had this crazy thought that maybe, since orthotic insoles improve performance, they should also allow me to jump higher? IAsked 4 years ago
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What is the best place to get custom shoe inserts?
Also, should I be looking for insoles or orthotics? Where should I get them from and what should I look out for?Asked 4 years ago
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Can custom orthopedic insoles cause knee pain?
Is it normal that my knees hurt since I got my orthotics for plantar fasciitis? Ever since I got the insoles, my knees hurt so mucAsked 4 years ago
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Do hard plastic insoles cause more damage to the plantar fascia?
Today I met an orthopedic doctor sitting next to my husband and me at a restaurant, and I decided to ask him his thoughts on PF trAsked 4 years ago
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