Golf is a demanding game that places strain on feet and legs. Balance and stability are essential. Imbalances in the feet may have a negative impact on a golfer’s game. It is critical to maintain proper foot alignment, because imbalanced lower limbs can leave golfers susceptible to swaying, which results in imprecise contact with the golf ball. Sturdy legs and strong posture increases the power of a golfer’s drive, allowing the ball to travel further.
Orthotic insoles allow the body of a golfer to establish a better point of contact with the ground when executing their golf swing. Orthotics stabilize the feet, evenly redistributing weight and correcting the entire posture of the body during a golf swing. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that small, subtle adjustments can often make the difference between winning and losing in golf. Twelve experienced golfers took part in the study, which was designed to examine the effect of orthotics on golf swings.
The results of the study showed that orthotics can improve your golf game– 50% of participants felt that they were hitting the ball harder when using orthotics and 38% of participants also reported a lower golf score. The use of orthotic insoles also helps to prevent and treat many painful injuries that could affect a golfer’s concentration and, subsequently, their golfing handicap.
North Texas Foot & Ankle offers Sportmaxx Golf orthotic insoles from Footmaxx, which feature a first-ray cut-out, 1/16” polyurethane mid layer, and heel capping. These specialized features help provide stability to the foot during gait and swing patterns. Orthotics are not guaranteed to improve your golf game or handicap score, but they certainly can provide benefits in foot function.
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