Background Orthotic heel lifts are thought to lower tension in the Achilles tendon, but the evidence supporting this is equivocal. Objective To investigate the effect of a 12 mm in-shoe orthotic heel ...

I have Achilles tendonitis on both sides. I am 53 years old, run 30 miles per week, and have had this problem on and off for years. I have the full length flexible orthotics you recommend and stretch ...

Orthotics are special shoe or heel inserts a doctor prescribes that are custom-made specifically for you. A doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg, or back problems. Read on to discover the ...

Feet hurt? You're not alone. Nearly everybody suffers from some kind of foot pain at one time or another. And in most cases, it's not from running marathons or toting heavy barges all the live long ...