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Can arch supports weaken your feet?
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Depends: There's an adage that says "if you don't use it, you lose it." if that's what you are worried about by using an over the counter arch support, you may think it can weaken the foot. However, if prescribed properly, orthotics allow the foot to function efficiently and can be preventative by reducing the factors that can lead to degenerative changes in joints and tendons.
Answered 7/21/2013
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