Golf is a highly technical swing sport that requires a good balance of power, strength, mobility, and body awareness. It is also a very repetitive sport that can lead to injuries, pain, and movement limitations over time.
Just like most golfers see a swing coach over the course of their golf career, golfers should seek out guidance from a performance physical therapist who plays and understands the sport (that's me! I love golf. If you're in the Asheville area, let's play sometime!).
At Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness in Asheville, we specialize in helping golfers get the most out of their bodies.
Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness can help golfers in several key ways:
1. Prevent Injuries
Golf involves a lot of rotation, especially in the spine, shoulder, and hips. If these areas aren’t mobile or strong enough, it can lead to injuries like low back pain, hip impingement, golfer’s elbow, or rotator cuff issues.
A physical therapist can assess movement patterns and address weaknesses before they turn into injuries.
2. Improve Swing Mechanics
A golf swing requires good flexibility, strength, and coordination. If a golfer lacks mobility in their hips or thoracic spine, it can cause compensations and reduce power or accuracy.
A PT can work on mobility, stability, and motor control to help improve efficiency and reduce strain on the body. We can work together with your swing coach to help you get more distance and lower your score.
3. Speed Up Recovery from Injuries
Common golf injuries include low back pain, elbow tendinitis (golfer’s elbow), hip and knee injuries. A PT can provide hands-on treatment, exercises, and strategies to help recover faster and safely return to play.
We will help you recover with your sport in mind so you aren’t wasting your time doing basic exercises that don’t apply to golf and your goals.
4. Increase Strength & Endurance
Golf requires core strength, leg stability, and shoulder endurance to maintain consistency and prevent fatigue over 18 holes. At Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness, we can create a strength and conditioning plan tailored to a golfer’s needs. We use an app called TrainHeroic, which allows you personalized programming right at your fingertips.
5. Improve Longevity in the Sport
Many golfers want to keep playing well into their later years. Seeing a physical therapist can help maintain flexibility, balance, and strength to continue enjoying the game without pain or injury.
6. Customized Warm-up & Mobility Routines
Many golfers don’t warm up properly, which can lead to stiffness and poor performance. A PT can design an effective warm-up routine to improve movement and reduce injury risk before teeing off.
For golfers who want to stay pain-free, hit the ball farther, and enjoy the game for years to come, working with a physical therapist is essential.
Ready to improve your golf game? Then set up your call at the link below and let’s talk!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sieara
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