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A 61-year-old female asked about a 65-year-old female:

Ok to wear tape,wrap,brace,etc. for flat feet/overpronation when not wearing orthotics w shoes? what kind 2 wear? can wear too much?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered

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You can : If its comfortable. Is your flatfoot flexible?

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