"THE FOOT BONE IS CONNECTED..."
Walk Rite For Life Blog
Pedorthic Centers
San Jose, Mountain View, Gilroy
IT DON'T MEAN A THING...IF YOU AIN'T GOT A "GOOD GOLF" SWING...
The importance of having full length orthotics in your golf shoes.
Not much attention has
been paid to the role of the foot and ankle in the sport of golf, especially
during the swing phase.
Stabilizing the feet in
shoes is critical. Golf shoes with traction have been around for many years,
but sole shape and soles are much the same, though golf foot wear is more
specialized for golf biomechanics.
Postural control is a
key component of the back swing and follow through. Firmly planted feet can
improve shot accuracy and possibly an increase in distance.
Foot slippage and/or
over-rotation in golf shoes can negatively affect your swing. A recent study
suggests flexible full length orthotics may influence a golfer's balance and
proprioception resulting in a better “SWING.”
My sister-in-law lives
in Reno and is an avid golfer. Her golf pro teacher was constantly asking her
to keep her feet straight, but due to knee issues was unable to follow his
directions continually. Once I positioned her on my orthotic scanning machine
and added some medial wedging to the custom inserts made for her, she has been
able to be consistent in her postural control and have a “GOOD GOLF BACK
SWING.”
NOW
SHE IS ON TRACK TO MATCH HER HUSBAND’S SCORES!
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