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**EjPWyPm4** · 09-25-2012, 09:01 AM

Worst I've had to contend with is plantar fasciitis. Made it very difficult to play 18 holes (riding a cart no less). There were a couple of occasions when I wasn't sure I could actually walk within a few hours after finishing, as the foot pain becomes more acute after resting. Playing golf again within two days of a round was out of the question.

Then I got fitted with orthotic inserts for my every day shoes, and found golf shoes (Footjoy Icons) that felt nearly identical to my regular shoes with the inserts in them. Within 2 months, It was greatly improved.

The plantar fasciitis still lingers. I feel it a bit after playing 18 holes (riding), so I'm not going to be walking 18 anytime soon, but I think I could play 2 or three days in a row without issue, and I think 36 holes in a day would also be doable.

Its great to hear that you have got it under control and there is a solution there. I have nerve problems in one foot, where I cant put any pressure on it without a ton of pain sometimes. It comes and goes but usually appears after extended driving range sessions and lasts a few days. I might have to look into orthotics.

09-25-2012, 09:01 AM	#6
EjPWyPm4 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Worst I've had to contend with is plantar fasciitis. Made it very difficult to play 18 holes (riding a cart no less). There were a couple of occasions when I wasn't sure I could actually walk within a few hours after finishing, as the foot pain becomes more acute after resting. Playing golf again within two days of a round was out of the question. Then I got fitted with orthotic inserts for my every day shoes, and found golf shoes (Footjoy Icons) that felt nearly identical to my regular shoes with the inserts in them. Within 2 months, It was greatly improved. The plantar fasciitis still lingers. I feel it a bit after playing 18 holes (riding), so I'm not going to be walking 18 anytime soon, but I think I could play 2 or three days in a row without issue, and I think 36 holes in a day would also be doable. Its great to hear that you have got it under control and there is a solution there. I have nerve problems in one foot, where I cant put any pressure on it without a ton of pain sometimes. It comes and goes but usually appears after extended driving range sessions and lasts a few days. I might have to look into orthotics.
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