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Athletic Socks

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Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine

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considered a commodity item, athletic socks are now designed to provide significant functional and protective benefits for the active person. This chapter provides an overview of the key factors in the recommendation of proper socks (hosiery) for the athlete.

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  1. Private Practice, Alamitos Seal Beach Podiatry, 550 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 209, Seal Beach, CA, 90815, USA

    Douglas H. Richie

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  1. Foot and Ankle Associates, S. Florida Ave. 2939, Lakeland, 33803, Florida, USA

    Matthew B. Werd

  2. ISC Division of Wellness, Lakeland, Florida, USA

    E. Leslie Knight

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Richie, D.H. (2010). Athletic Socks. In: Werd, M., Knight, E. (eds) Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76416-0_7

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