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Wear orthotics 4 overpronation, flat feet & bunion. wearing orthotics while sitting for large amounts of time beneficial?
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Sitting...: Wearing orthotics while sitting doesn't really do much. They are designed to control the abnormal motions during your gait cycle (walking).
Answered 6/9/2016
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No: Orthotics work when you have weight on your feet.
Answered 10/4/2016
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