Golf and your feet!

Spring and summer sports do not always have to involve strenuous activity. One of the more popular warm weather sports can be played by barely breaking a sweat. Golf is a sport filled with precision and dexterity, and is an extremely popular outdoor activity today. Don’t let this fool you, however – just because a sport is more relaxed does not mean that it is injury free. There are plenty of safety precautions that can be used to avoid problems and injury on the greens.



One hazard that applies to the sport exclusively is the golf cart. Although a quick and efficient way to travel around the large golf course, golf carts can be dangerous if used inappropriately or recklessly. One common way to hurt yourself in a golf cart is by leaving the free foot to drag across the grass instead of keeping it in the cart – it is easier than you think to catch your toes in an object lying on the ground, causing fractures and other injuries. Not only can the foot get caught on an object, but spikes can get stuck in the grass, causing the foot to bend backwards while the cart is in full motion. A simple careless error can result in serious injury, perhaps even permanent disability. When driving a golf cart, always be extra cautious on slopes or in wet conditions. Make sure you allow your partner time to get completely seated before beginning to drive.











RecoverIce, pictured here, is a great way to tend to sore muscles without interrupting your game. It requires no refrigeration and lasts longer than gels or sprays. To purchase these or other products, please visit our website, www.vailfoot.com and check out our product store.

Enjoy those sunny days on the course!