By: Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FAFS, Titleist Performance Institute Power 2 Certified professional
Most golfers have felt that shift. The body starts to feel a little tighter; rotation does not come as easily, and swings that felt smooth early in the round takes more effort as fatigue builds. Or maybe, they are beginners that can’t quite […]
By: Parker Hirsch, PT, DPT, FAS, Clinic Director Spooner Anthem
Did you know that 40% of amateur golfers and 60% of professionals experience injuries? Considering the average golfer takes about 20,000 swings a year, it’s no wonder injuries are common. As we age, the risk of injury increases, making it crucial to know how […]
By: Paul Arthur, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, ATC
Any injury or surgery poses a risk of taking you off the green. The return to golf is progressive, and it takes time to recalibrate your body to swing to its pre-injury or pre-surgery ability as well as have the endurance to play an entire 18 holes.
It’s all in the hips. In order to generate power in your golf swing, it is key to properly turn your hips. Will Whitlock, PT, DPT at our Spooner Sun Lakes clinic says, “One of most common issues I see with golfers is a lack of hip strength and mobility, which, at times, may lead to low […]
Every year, golf companies come out with their latest and greatest in equipment. Drivers offering 10 extra yards, more forgiving irons, better golf balls promising increased ball flight, the list goes on. Although getting a brand new driver is exciting, golfers have to understand that venture will only take them to a certain point. The […]
Back pain is a pretty common complaint for golfers. If you golf but haven’t experienced back trouble personally, you probably know a fellow golfer who has. After all, when you swing a golf club, it’s an explosive movement that forces your spine to rotate at a tilt. Then you repeat that motion again […]
It’s prime golf season here in Arizona. Whether you’re a novice recreational player who just likes to hit the occasional nine, or a serious golf athlete, working with a movement specialist like a physical therapist can help you get into the best golf shape possible to meet your goals. […]
Golf is a popular sport for all ages, but these days, the Baby Boomer generation is the one flooding the golf course. Many of these Boomers are newly retired or have one foot out the door. Many of them are enjoy golfing two to four times a week—and it’s easy to see why, […]
Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stress on the body and are more prevalent than ever in youth sports injuries. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), more than half of youth sports injuries are preventable. Sports are an important aspect of children’s physical and social development. Too much of anything is never a […]
FIT Coordinator, Brian Schulte from Spooner Scottsdale has integrated his movement education and love for golf to provide a program to enhance a golfer’s skill and movement ability. The FIT (short for “Functional Integrated Training”) program bridges the gap from physical therapy to greater movement goals.
Although infrequent, limitations in insurance coverage cause some patients to […]
