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If you wear orthotics for high arches, will they help prevent them from hurting or falling?
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Yes: It may take awhile to get used to them. Stick with it.
Answered 6/9/2018
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Yes: Orthotics are designed to support and control abnormal motion of the foot. Part of there function is to relieve pain.
Answered 2/24/2018
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