Ankle Injuries in Golf

Ankle injuries are common in all sports including golf. During the golf swing the body acts as a whip, power production starts with the feet pushing against the ground. The foot pivots and provides intrinsic lateral movement to enable the hip to fully rotate around a fixed leg position. Each foot moves differently during a golf swing, the back foot must allow for more pronation during the follow through of the golf swing than the front foot.

The most common ankle injury is a sprained ankle, which occurs when the ligaments around the ankle become stretched or torn. Our major concern is to prevent any injuries, no matter how small it is.
To prevent ankle injuries golfers are advised to get special supports and inserts for the footwear. The Mueller Adjust-To-Fit Black Ankle Brace is designed to relieve the symptoms associated with ankle sprains. It acts as a compression device to provide dynamic forces to prevent ligaments and tendons from getting stretched or torn. It also provides warmth, thereby reducing swelling and fluid build-up.

It is reinforced with medical steel springs for support and protection. An elastic Velcro fastener allows additional compression to be applied at specific locations and helps to stabilize the foot, further preventing undue stress to the outside (lateral) and inside (medial) ligaments. The Mueller Adjust-To-Fit Black Ankle Brace is a conservative, yet effective treatment method. It supports and stabilizes the ankle, it fits comfortably in golf shoes, and it is easily applied and removed.

HoMedics TheraP® Magnetic Ankle Support is a good alternative therapy to relief ankle pain. The straps utilizes nine powerful 1000+ gauss magnets that are strategically placed to increase blood circulation and work as pain relief. Lightweight is the special element of this ankle support; it can be worn right under the clothes. The premium-quality neoprene retains natural body heat while helping to compress the injured area.

If the pain is left untreated, the ankle joint will become stiffer and the muscles become weaker. Proper recognition of the injury is the first step in what could be a long road to recovery. Seek medical treatment early before it affects your golf performance.