title: Considerations in footwear and orthotics.
abstract: This article is based on educating readers and physicians about the use of footwear and orthotics for themselves and their patients, to treat diseases and enhance functionality in sports and daily life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Medical Group, 121 Nyes Road, Suite A, Family Medicine Offices, Harrisburg, PA 17112, USA. Electronic address: mkhan5@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Muhammad Nausherwan
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Bret C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ashbaugh
mesh_terms: D036981:Fasciitis, Plantar / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012420:Running; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects; D013641:Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Flat foot; Foot orthosis; Footwear; Medial tibial stress syndrome; Patella-femoral syndrome; Pes cavus; Plantar fasciitis; Tarsal tunnel syndrome