Golf

Abstract

Ankle and foot injuries are relatively rare injuries in golf. When they occur they are usually due to overuse or the swing mechanism with the most common being lateral ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis. Both lateral ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis are treated initially with conservative measures and typically resolve. If chronic lateral instability develops, surgical options such as the modified Brostrum exist with good long term results. Plantar fasciitis is treated with stretching of the gastrocnemius and plantar fascia specific stretches with good success. Surgical options for plantar fasciitis continue to evolve from the standard open partial plantar fascia release for those with chronic symptoms.