Say Goodbye to Back Pain
I’ll share 5 essential stretches that can help improve hip mobility and reduce low back pain. These stretches target areas that tend to tighten up over time, especially for those who sit for long periods or engage in repetitive movements.
Preventing Back Pain: 5 Essential Stretches to Enhance Hip Mobility
Back pain affects millions of people worldwide and significantly impacts the quality of life. Often, the focus is directly on alleviating back discomfort, but one crucial aspect frequently overlooked is hip mobility.
Top Exercises to Strengthen Your Spine for a Better Golf Swing
Golf is a sport that requires a blend of strength, flexibility, and precision. A strong spine is crucial for an effective and injury-free golf swing. It provides the necessary support for powerful movements and ensures proper posture and alignment throughout the swing.
Why Do I Struggle to Get Up from a Chair?
Struggling to get up from a chair is a common issue, especially as we age. It can be frustrating and concerning, but understanding the causes and how to address them can make a significant difference.
Sun Safety Tips for Golfers
Golf is a beloved outdoor activity enjoyed by millions, but it also comes with risks, particularly when it comes to sun exposure. Did you know that golfers accumulate over 1.3 billion hours of UV exposure each year?
A Guide to Managing Osteoporosis through Physical Activity
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones prone to fractures, particularly affects older women and poses significant challenges to mobility and independence.
The Impact of Golf Swings on Lower Extremity Joints
As the demographic of golfers tends to skew towards older adults, understanding the implications of golf on joint health, especially in the lower extremities, becomes paramount.
Navigating the Greens After Hip and Knee Surgery
Golf is a sport enjoyed by millions, including a significant portion of the UK's sporting population. Approximately 250,000 arthroplasty (joint replacement) procedures are performed annually in the UK.
The Power of Resistance Training and Physical Activity as We Age
As we age, maintaining strength and mobility becomes crucial for overall well-being. In this blog, we'll explore the significance of lifting heavy weights, dive into the science behind muscle aging, and discover effective strategies to stay active as the years advance.
Empower Your Core! Essential Exercises for a Stronger Back
The core comprises a network of muscles enveloping the spine, abdominal viscera, and hips. These crucial muscles are the foundation for maintaining a harmonious load balance within the spine, pelvis, and the entire kinetic chain
Unlocking Flexibility: The Key to a Healthy Golf Game
Aging is a natural part of life, and as we grow older, our bodies undergo many changes. One such change that can significantly affect our daily lives is the loss of flexibility.
Swinging for Success
Learn the crucial link between spinal health and golf performance. Spinal health plays a critical role in golf performance in several ways…
Preventing Falls: Your Roadmap to Safety and Independence
In the United States, each year, a staggering 36 million falls affect individuals aged 65 and older.
Tackling Common Golf Injuries
As with any sport, there are common factors that contribute to injuries. For golf, these generally occur in the swing.
Golf Pre-Round Warm-Up: Effective Exercises to Prepare Your Body
Before you hit the driving range, you should warm up your body and prepare your mind for what’s ahead.
Why Rest And Recovery Are Important For Athletes
Rest and recovery are arguably the most important activities for any athlete (of any skill level).
What You Need To Know About Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow is a common condition of golfer’s of all skill levels. The medical term is “medical epicondylitis.”
A Short Case Study on a Junior Golfer Using MAT Assessment Tool
As a Physical Therapist and Golf Performance Specialist, I must accurately assess my client’s mobility and strength far beyond where the pain or issue may be felt, which is why I use MAT.
How to Play Stronger, Harder, and Longer with Physical Therapy for Golf Performance
Do you experience muscle strain, pain, or burn during or after playing golf? Then you’re in the right place.
Improve Hamstring Flexibility; Improve Your Golf Game.
You might be wondering what hamstring flexibility has to do with your golf performance; the truth is it’s essential for a powerful golf swing.