Physical Therapy Helps!
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Physical Therapy In Sports: Golf Highlight
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Posture,
fitness, and flexibility are critical to help remain fit and injury-free for any
sport, particularly golf.
The
achievements of professional golfers like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Lorena
Ochoa highlight a new athleticism associated with a sport that was once
considered "leisurely." Today's men and women golfers, both amateurs and
professionals, are training to be stronger and more flexible, capable of far
powerful swings than ever before.
According to
the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), awareness of proper posture
and the importance of fitness and flexibility are just as important for weekend
golfers as they are for professional athletes. Most athletes, including golfers
spend thousands of dollars each year on new and improved equipment, but the most
important piece of equipment is the human body.
Did you
know:
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Golf Conditioning By Your Physical
Therapist
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Just like any
professional sport, there has been a significant increase in injuries among
professional golfers, primarily because of the increased physical stress and
intense training associated with the sport. Strength, flexibility, and endurance
are just as important as exceptional driving distance and keen putting skills.
It is now the
norm, not the exception, for professional and non-professional men and women
golfers to work with physical therapists to improve these factors. For golfers
to improve their swing, it is vital that these programs be tailored to their
individual skills. There are certain types of training that may actually hinder
- not help - athletes. What works for someone else may not work for you!
Call us today
to find out what you are missing in your training as you aim to excel at your
sport. We can help condition you for all sports, not just golf.
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Keeping Injuries Away
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Professional
golfers make it look easy, but the golf swing is actually one of
the most difficult and complicated movements in all of sports, requiring
stability in some joints and flexibility in others. The ability to coordinate
motion, strength, and function throughout the swing play a large role in
preventing injuries. A better swing means a more accurate ball strike, greater
distance, and less stress on the muscles and joints.
Our physical
therapists work with individuals in all sports. We have observed that
recreational golfers often complaining of spine-related injuries, including
upper and lower back, shoulder and neck pain. Leisure golfers attempt to swing
with the speed and force of professional athletes, but did you know that with
each swing 7 to 8 times a golfer's weight is directed into the
spine?
With this kind
of force, it's easy to damage discs and strain muscles. Multiple core (not just
abdomen) stabilization exercises are critical for golfers. Pilates programs are
an example of excellent injury-prevention tools that can ultimately help golfers
improve their performance.
Golfers of all
ages and abilities should make a habit of the following:
If you or a friend require help or need information to direct you to the proper care please call.
The Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc.
561-833-1747
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
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