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1Toronto, ON, M2N 6K1, CAN.
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|January 21, 2010
Abstract:
Foot pronation-inward tilting of the ankles and flattening of the arches-is a normal part of walking and running. But when it's excessive, it can lead to foot, ankle, or even knee pain. Properly designed shoe inserts, called orthoses, can help correct overpronation.
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