Avoiding Placebo Tech: Why Expensive 'Custom' Insoles Often Fail and How Adhesive Fixes Can Help
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Avoiding Placebo Tech: Why Expensive 'Custom' Insoles Often Fail and How Adhesive Fixes Can Help

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2026-02-07
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