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Flat feet. plantar fascia issues. use superfeet blue (low support) ,stretch and ice. is more arch support needed or will it make things worse?
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You would want to : Put your foot into a "neutral position". Maximizing the arch height is something to try. Not everyone can tolerate it.
Answered 5/25/2015
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