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Foot Health: Orthotics

Internet URL

http://www.apma.org/s_apma/doc.asp?CID=371&DID=9423  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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Sponsoring Agency

American Podiatric Medical Association

Description

Foot orthotics fall into three broad categories: those that primarily attempt to change foot function, those that are primarily protective in nature, and those that combine functional control and protection.

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Review Date

3/14/2007

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