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Episode 1949 - Stimulating footwear: hype or helpful?
04/02/2025
Episode 1949 - Stimulating footwear: hype or helpful?
Dr. Dustin Jones // #GeriOnICE // In today's episode of the Daily Show, join Older Adult Division leader Dustin Jones discusses the topic of stimulating foot orthotics—products designed with protruding knobs aimed at improving balance. With an increasing number of inquiries from older adults about these orthotics, Dustin delves into the evidence surrounding their effectiveness, particularly a recent study on their impact on postural sway. He expresses skepticism about such products, noting the prevalence of misleading marketing targeting older adults and the potential for wasted money on ineffective solutions. Dustin highlights the distinction between traditional foot orthotics, which typically address mechanical issues, and these newer, more questionable options. Tune in for a critical examination of the claims made about stimulating foot orthotics and their actual benefits. to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at . If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to or , check our entire list of including our by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other on our Resources tab.
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