Background Orthotic heel lifts are thought to lower tension in the Achilles tendon, but the evidence supporting this is equivocal. Objective To investigate the effect of a 12 mm in-shoe orthotic heel ...

I have Achilles tendonitis on both sides. I am 53 years old, run 30 miles per week, and have had this problem on and off for years. I have the full length flexible orthotics you recommend and stretch ...

Orthotics are special shoe or heel inserts a doctor prescribes that are custom-made specifically for you. A doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg, or back problems. Read on to discover the ...

In Elisa Arch's Orthotics and Prosthetics for Enhanced Mobility Lab, students are exploring novel approaches to help those with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) return to daily activity more quickly.

A 2016 market report estimated that global sales of foot orthotics would reach $3.5 billion by 2020. Plantar fasciitis — inflammation of a thick band of fibrous tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs ...

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Do you have a job that requires you to be constantly on your feet? Or maybe you are an avid runner who logs long distances regularly? If you are often walking, running or standing, there’s a simple ...