Many people consider golf a low-level physical activity without the possibility of injury ever happening to them. But, there is a potential risk of suffering serious injuries to the elbow, spine, knee, hip or wrist. Before hitting the links, golfers can take some preventive measures to protect themselves against injury. Golfer’s Elbow Leading the list… Continue reading How to Prevent Golf Injuries
Category: Exercises for Golf
Keep It Simple
Six Habits That Will Help Your Handicap Sometimes the simplest advice pays the greatest dividends. That`s been my experience during 13 years as a professional. Usually people come to me hoping for a magic tip, or to be enlightened on the intricacies of grip, stance, and posture-when all they really need are some good golf… Continue reading Keep It Simple
Most Common Golf Injuries
If you have played golf enthusiastically for any amount of time, you are aware of the frustrations associated with making the “perfect” swing. You have probably spent numerous hours reading books, watching video tapes and even taking instructional lessons. You have tried to successfully cock and uncock your wrists as Mr.Mark O’Meara does. But for… Continue reading Most Common Golf Injuries
Playing Beyond Your Comfort Zone
One question that players always ask me is: “Why do I shoot 33 on the front nine and turn around and shoot 43 on the back nine? I feel like I am two different players.” I respond that maybe a comfort zone is at work. A comfort zone starts with an expectation the player has… Continue reading Playing Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Sports Injury Cheat Sheet
Quick tips for treating sports injuries. Injury Prevention Injury prevention is possible if you are prepared for your activity, both physically and mentally. Don`t succumb to the weekend warrior syndrome by doing more than your training allows. However, you also need to balance training with rest to avoid overuse injuries. The following tips can help… Continue reading Sports Injury Cheat Sheet
Plain And Simple Putting
Five Steps to Develop the Perfect Putt Putting is often called a game within a game, because many of the skills you need to be a good putter are different from those required for the rest of the game. What`s more, studies show that putting accounts for 43% of the shots among better players. You`d… Continue reading Plain And Simple Putting
Injury Management Tips For Golfers
While generally thought of as a harmless activity, golfing is associated with a significant number of injuries. The average touring professional sustains on average two injuries each year. Among the amateurs, the injury rate ranges from 59% for the high handicapper to 67.5% for those with a single digit handicap. The injury rate is also… Continue reading Injury Management Tips For Golfers
Got Touch?
Many amateurs have a tough time gauging long distance putts. Long putts are difficult as a rule but even more so when not practiced. Set-up is, as always, important. Getting yourself positioned in good posture, grip in the palms and facing each other. Set your sternum slightly behind the ball in order to get a… Continue reading Got Touch?
Understanding Golfer’s Elbow
(Medial Epicondylitis) What Is Medial Epicondylitis? Medial Epicondylitis, also referred to as ‘golfer’s elbow,’ is considered a cumulative trauma injury. The muscles that are used to pull the hand down, the wrist flexors, are located on the palm side of the forearm. These muscles join together and attach to the common flexor tendon, which attaches… Continue reading Understanding Golfer’s Elbow
Key To Injury Prevention Is Warming Up
In the not so distant past, golfers traditionally would not warm up before playing. Over the last couple of years, I have noticed that golfers are taking more time to warm up correctly. By paying a little extra attention to warming up, injuries can be reduced. If you are a golfer who starts slow, and… Continue reading Key To Injury Prevention Is Warming Up