If someone is a runner, is it acceptable to order a semirigid or rigid device?
There is no evidence that runners should not use semi-rigid or rigid orthoses. In fact, studies show that orthoses work by reducing stress on tissue that is being overstressed, decreasing tension on a plantar fascia that is being overstretched. In order to resist abnormal forces a device must be rigid enough to resist deformation. Thus, in order to treat the more common problems treated with orthotic therapy, a device must be somewhat rigid, regardless of the patient’s activity.
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