Would you like an extra 15 yards on your golf drive off the tee? How about feeling less sore and tired after playing a round of golf or the third set of your league tennis match? Whether you’re Rory McIlroy fighting for a green jacket, Rafael Nadal fighting to win another Grand Slam, or a fan spending a quiet afternoon playing for a beer and bragging, subtle adjustments like custom orthotics often make the difference between winners. and losers
In a recent study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 12 golfers wore custom foot orthoses daily for six weeks. The research found that custom flexible foot orthotics increased golfers’ clubhead speed by 3.5 mph. An extra 3.5 mph on your golf course translates to about a 15-yard increase in distance! Golfers also reported that after nine holes of golf, they were less fatigued. Athletes train for months to combat fatigue and gain a competitive edge. Whether it’s golf, tennis, running, biking, swimming, or any other strenuous sport, wearing custom foot orthotics is an easy way to get that edge, as well as reduce fatigue and prevent injuries on your feet. feet, knees, hips and back.
Your feet affect your entire body due to simple kinesiology, the study of how your body moves. As you walk, foot pronation (rolling your foot in) is your body’s main shock absorber. Pronation is a normal function of your foot and you should roll from heel to toe off in a controlled manner. As your foot pronates, your leg naturally turns inward to further absorb the shock of walking or running. However, when pronation is excessive, overpronation or hyperpronation occurs. This excessive pronation is common in many people, resulting in an improper gait. When this happens, the muscles and ligaments that support the arch are stretched and you lose the ability to turn your foot and leg inward properly. Overpronation can cause conditions as diverse as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, shin splints, knee or hip pain, lower back pain, and early osteoarthritis.
Modern technology now makes it easy to fit custom orthotics. Amfit, a computerized cast device, precisely measures the contours of the bottom of your feet and your arches. Unlike foam molds, or “scanners” that provide a two-dimensional image, the Amfit digitizer creates an exact 3D computerized replica of your arches, thus eliminating human error, creating unique custom foot orthotics designed specifically for you. HIS feet.
Would you like an extra 15 yards on your golf swing or a competitive edge on the tennis court or sports field? Combat early fatigue and eliminate the aches and pains many people associate with aging with custom foot orthotics.