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?
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…
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.
Ladies, Let Biology Be Your Workout Guide!
Many workout regimes (and research) are based on a one-size fits all approach, neglecting the woman’s body and how their cycle can influence workout effectiveness.
Your Must-Have At-Home Exercise Equipment Guide
For those who enjoy working out at home or want to work out from home, I recommend you use my workout equipment guide to help you build strength, mobility, and balance.
How To Keep Your Golf Strength And Conditioning On Track
If you’re looking for an advantage on the course, then incorporating strength, balance, and mobility exercises is your secret weapon.
How Better Brain Health Improves Your Golf Game
When clients sign-up for my Performance Golf Program, they see me because they can’t play how they used to. The body produces feelings of pain faster than before, which affects their form and how well they play.
How Hip, Knee, and Ankle Injuries Impact Swing Mechanics
Utilizing the ground to maximize efficiency and power in your golf swing is trending in the golf world. In the golf game, there is so much emphasis on maximizing distance and creating speed and power.
How To Improve Longevity In Your Game
Did you know there are numerous health benefits to implementing strength training into your workout routine, especially for women of all ages?