New Research Suggests Wearing The Wrong Type Of Golf Shoes Can Cause Injury
We’ve already seen that for the majority of golfers, a more rigid and supportive shoes allows us to swing the club faster. But new research suggests another reason to invest in them is to prevent injury.
A leading podiatrist has confirmed that an ergonomically designed and structured golf shoe is the best way to go if you’re looking to prevent or ease any chronic pain you have in your feet. Paul McMullan is a highly experienced podiatrist whose clinic in Belfast has helped around 25,000 patients overcome painful foot injuries since it opened just over a decade ago. As Director of the acclaimed Lower Limb Clinic, he’s witnessed first-hand a recent surge in the number of golfers needing his help with chronic foot problems – and it’s convinced him that many are due to their making poor choices when it comes to buying new golf shoes.
“A lot of golfers are suffering chronic pain in their feet and many of these issues are entirely preventable if only they had selected golf shoes that offer more support during the golf swing,” McMullan told GM. “Golfers don’t realise that they average around 15,000 steps during a round of golf and choosing flexible, ultra-comfortable golf shoes that allow the foot to turn during the swing is likely to result in creating some serious foot issues. Softer ground on the fairways and greens only compounds the problem. Some chronic injuries between the heel and toes sustained while playing golf may result in long-term pain from morning till night, or even require surgery.”
Leading podiatrist Paul McMullan recommends a structured, supportive shoe for golfers
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“We always ask patients to bring their various pairs of shoes with them when they make an appointment. And from my experience, if you take hold of the heel and toes of a golf shoe and can twist it, then those shoes are far too flexible to play golf in.”
“Slightly heavier golf shoes that are ergonomically designed to support the foot during the golf swing will prevent…
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