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Orthotics
A orthotic is a small piece of medical equipment that braces a bone and/or joint, to keep it in a better position, either at rest, during activities, or both. Examples of orthotics are plastic ankle braces to aid recovery from an ankle sprain, arched insoles to support flat feet, ankle-foot braces to help kids with cerebral palsy walk better, etc...
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
Shin splints
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Morton's neuroma
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