As an orthopaedic surgeon who subspecializes in the lower extremity, and in foot and ankle reconstruction, I would like to point out a trend in athletic shoes that has been affecting my patients. More and more, athletic shoes are being made to correct, treat, or minimize a possible problem in the person purchasing the shoes.
Are Your Shoes Causing Heel Pain?: Phoenix Foot and Ankle
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