Orthotic insole


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Orthotic insole


Illustration of an orthotic insole

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An orthotic insole is a molded piece of rubber, plastic, or other material that you insert into your shoe. It corrects the alignment of your foot and cushions your foot from excessive pounding. A wide range of orthotics are available for different foot problems.

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Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery
Last Updated July 23, 2007

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