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Are Custom Orthotics Worth It? A Newcastle Podiatrist’s Honest Guide

May 13, 2026 Tim Foran No comments yet

Wondering whether custom orthotics are worth the cost compared to a $30 chemist insole? Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran gives an honest breakdown of who genuinely benefits, what conditions they treat, how 3D printed orthotics differ from traditional ones, and what your private health fund will cover.

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