We are very excited to offer custom foot orthotics designed specifically for golfers and golf shoes.
The foot functions completely differently in golf than in any other activity. First, your weight is placed lightly on the balls of your feet, balanced between your front and rear foot. Then there is a slight shift to the back foot, then another shift back to the front.
Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer. Abnormal foot mechanics can lead to not only an inefficient golf swing but pain in the feet, ankles, knees and back. We work with golfers every week to help them decrease foot pain and improve foot function.
What makes them golf specific?
- They are slim to keep your heel held in your shoe.
- The top cover material is designed to reduce blister on the hot days
- The arch is held to prevent overuse injuries when walking 18 holes
The foot functions completely differently in golf than in any other activity. First, your weight is placed lightly on the balls of your feet, balanced between your front and rear foot. Then there is a slight shift to the back foot, then another shift back to the front.
Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer. Abnormal foot mechanics can lead to not only an inefficient golf swing but pain in the feet, ankles, knees and back. We work with golfers every week to help them decrease foot pain and improve foot function.
What makes them golf specific?
- They are slim to keep your heel held in your shoe.
- The top cover material is designed to reduce blister on the hot days
- The arch is held to prevent overuse injuries when walking 18 holes
Call today! 613-440-3839 or email us at barrhavenfootcare@gmail.com to book your appointment with our professionals.
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Golf Shoes
Wearing proper golf shoes is critical. Improper shoes can cause blisters, neuromas (enlarged and painful nerves in the balls of the feet), and other foot injuries. Not long ago, golf shoes were simply wing-tip oxfords with spikes. Today, shoes are constructed using basic principles of athletic footwear and the specific biomechanical principles of golf. Don’t buy golf shoes that wouldn’t be comfortable if you were taking a very long walk. Make sure shoes fit well in the store before purchasing them. It’s best to shop for them late in the day when the feet are slightly swollen. Be sure to try on shoes with the thickest socks you might possibly wear when golfing. If a round of golf is painful on the feet, first assess the quality of your shoes. Any time pain is not adequately resolved with good, stable golf shoes and is present for more than two or three consecutive rounds, Contact us to book an appointment. We can diagnose and treat any problems and help make your feet an asset, not a liability, to your golf game. Be sure to bring your golf shoes with you. |
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