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Pain in a past healed broken ankle after work out. get orthotics at walgreens?

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Can try: You can try off the shelf orthotics and see if they help. If not see a doctor with expertise in this area. These include, orthopedists, podiatrists and physiatrists.

Answered 5/5/2012

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Try it: You can try an off the shelf orthotic to help stabilize the foot, but if continues see a podiatrist for evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Pain in ankle: Sounds like you have develop some post traumatic arthritis in that ankle. Over the counter orthotics will probably not help you. I would talk to your doctor about custom orthotics or wearing a brace on your ankle for stability.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Would recommend: X-rays and clinical exam to exam why the ankle is bothering you. Orthotics are not a magical cure for everything. You may need more control of the ankle whereas, an orthotic has more direct effect on the arch, with a secondary effect (not as powerful) on the ankle.

Answered 8/29/2012

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Do NOT get: Orthotics at a drug store. If you need them get examined first by a podiatrist to see if you need them and then get good ones there.

Answered 10/13/2012

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