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What Is Achilles Tendinitis? Pain Behind the Heel, Footwear and Support Options

Achilles-related pain may occur behind the heel or along the tendon. Shoe contact, heel lifts and insoles should be cons...

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What Is Plantar Fasciitis? How It Differs from Heel Spurs and When to Assess Insoles

Plantar fasciitis concerns the plantar fascia beneath the foot, while a heel spur is a bony projection. Insoles may be c...

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What Causes Foot Arch Pain? Arch Support and Shoe Fit

Foot arch pain may feel like aching or pressure along the inner side of the foot. Support position, firmness and shoe fi...

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What Is Leg Length Discrepancy? Measurement, Heel Lifts and Insole Assessment

Structural and functional leg length differences should be distinguished. Measurement, heel lifts and insole needs requi...

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What Do Silicone Insoles Do? Gel Supports and Custom Orthotics Compared

Silicone inserts may be considered for cushioning or local comfort, while custom orthotics describe an assessment-based...

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Why Do Feet Feel Tired? A Shoe and Insole Guide for People Who Stand at Work

Foot fatigue may feel like heaviness or general discomfort at the end of a working day. Shoe fit, insole assessment, wor...

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What Causes Ball-of-Foot Pain? Metatarsalgia and Pressure Distribution

Pain under the forefoot may be called metatarsalgia, but the cause is not the same for everyone. Learn how pressure dist...

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What Is Hallux Valgus? Choosing Shoes and the Role of Insoles

Shoe contact around the big toe and comfort during everyday movement matter in hallux valgus. Learn about the different...

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What Causes Heel Pain? Morning First-Step Pain and Insole Assessment

Heel pain on the first steps in the morning or later in the day can have different causes. Learn why location and timing...

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