04/03/2026
Ankle osteoarthritis can slowly chip away at the activities you enjoy.
Recently a golfer came to see me because his ankle pain was starting to affect his rounds. He’d begun shortening games, adjusting his swing, and wondering if he might have to stop altogether ⛳️
The interesting part?
We didn’t start with custom orthotics.
We started with footwear, small mechanical changes, and a prefabricated device to see how his ankle responded.
Within weeks he was playing more comfortably - and by the time he went on holiday to Australia, things were already improving.
Later, we refined things further with a custom orthotic based on what we’d learned.
It’s a good example of how ankle osteoarthritis often responds best to a structured, step-by-step approach.
I’ve written a short blog explaining the process and why starting simple can work so well.
Read the full article below:
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Ankle osteoarthritis can be frustrating. It’s stubborn, load-sensitive, and often flares just when someone wants to be most active.Recently, a golfer came to see me struggling with ankle O/A. Rounds of golf were becoming increasingly uncomfortable due to ankle stiffness and pain. He’d started sh...
